Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). TQRs: PhD degree or Equivalent in mental health field (i.e., Psychology, Social Work, Counselling Psychology) MSW or MA in mental health field or equivalent with a minimum 8 years of clinical experience focused on assessment and treatment of couples & families Bilingual Supervisory Experience (AAMFT approved supervisor or equivalent) – minimum 8 years of supervisory experience in the area of couple and family psychotherapy Psychotherapy Permit Professional Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ) Completed Graduate or Post-graduate training in couple and family therapy in an accredited university or training center Demonstrated clinical expertise and teaching supervisory experience in the following areas: Knowledge of advanced level systemic models of family assessment and treatment with attention to the heterogeneity and diversity of the post-modern family, integrating contextual, gender, sexual orientation, cultural, developmental and relational perspectives through the evaluation process. Knowledge of recent theoretical and empirical advancements in family assessment from a systemic perspective with attention to principles of best practices in family therapy Knowledge integrative assessment methods and the formulation of systemic clinical impressions (e.g. McMaster Model). Knowledge of core competencies of systemic models pertinent to information gathering, and common factors in couple and family therapy that run across theoretical frameworks such as engagement, therapist attributes, communication skills and alliance-building, structure and client expectancy factors, placebo effect and developing a formulation of the challenges faced by a family presenting for therapy. Knowledge of developmental tasks along the family life cycle including attachment theory and genogram construction as a tool of evaluation. Knowledge of issues regarding the inclusion of children in the evaluation for custody and access. Knowledge of the expanded developmental life cycle with a focus on the assessment of the child and the family from infancy, youth, and adolescence, through young adulthood and later life. Knowledge of the laws, principles and rules of OTSTCFQ, AAMFT codes of ethics and Quebec/Canadian professional bodies which regulate the professional conduct of marriage and family therapists, as it is applies to clinical practice. Demonstrated clinical & teaching experience in the following competencies: AAMFT Domain 1: Admission to Treatment Domain 2: Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis Professional Order of Social Workers and Couple and Family Therapists of Québec (OPTSQ): Establish treatment suitability for psychotherapy Conduct a clinical evaluation Develop a therapeutic plan Ensure collaborative partnerships Respect the ethical and legal parameters of the profession of couple and family therapy Professional Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ) Theoretical Models (45 hours) Hiring Unit: Course Title: Subject Code: Location: Schedule: Deadline to Apply: 2025-06-15 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.
