Psychologist PhD
The Hospital for Sick Children
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See open jobs at The Hospital for Sick Children.See open jobs similar to "Psychologist PhD" MaRS Discovery District.We are currently looking for a Neuropsychologist to join the department of Psychology to assess and diagnose cognitive, behavioural, and social-emotional problems associated with developmental and neurological conditions and disorders within the context of the child's developmental history and family functioning. The neuropsychologist will primarily work with school-age children and adolescents with a variety of complex medical conditions in the areas of neurology (e.g. epilepsy, inflammatory syndromes, stroke), hematology/oncology, genetics/metabolics and cardiology.
Here’s What You’ll Get To Do:
- Work collaboratively as a member of the health care team.
- Complement and extend the health care team's ability to meet the psychosocial needs of the child and family.
- Provide feedback to families and clinic teams.
- Write reports with recommendations.
- Design and carry out neuropsychological assessments in order to relate current cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning to a child’s neurodevelopmental, medical/neurological history.
- Collaborate with a large and diverse inter-professional health care team.
- Integrate research and practice.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- A Ph.D. in Clinical or Neuropsychology from a CPA or APA accredited program or equivalent.
- Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Clinical Neuropsychologist.
- Evidence-based care and practice.
- Proficiency with interviewing and educating families.
- Proficiency in neuropsychological assessment and diagnosis of children age 4-18, with developmental and neurological disorders.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in culturally competent practice, and extensive understanding of the importance of health equity, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of healthcare services.
- Proficiency in the use of electronic platforms such as Microsoft Office, hospital documentation systems and other relevant technology.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent problem-solving, time management, written and oral communication skills.
- Training in the scientist/clinician model of care.
Employment Type: Temporary, Part-time (2 year contract at 22.5 hours per week) with Modified Benefits.
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at The Hospital for Sick Children.See open jobs similar to "Psychologist PhD" MaRS Discovery District.