Psychologist Phd - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

We are currently looking for a Psychologist to join the department of Psychology to assess and diagnose cognitive, behavioural, and social-emotional problems associated primarily with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and related disorders across various programs (e.g., Oncology, Genetics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, etc.).

The Psychologist will work primarily with school-age children, adolescents, and families followed in the division of Pediatrics and other divisions that serve patients with NF1 and/or related conditions and cognitive concerns.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Design and carry out consultations and screening, targeted or comprehensive neuropsychological assessments in order to relate current cognitive, academic, and socialemotional functioning to a child's medical and neurodevelopmental history and treatments.
Write reports with recommendations.
Provide feedback to families and clinic teams.
Provide consultation to school teams, rehabilitation providers, and other health and educational professionals.
Complement and extend the health care team's ability to meet the psychosocial needs of the child and family.
Work collaboratively as a member of the health care team.
Actively engage in clinical research being conducted, program development and quality initiatives.
Integrate research and practice.
Clinical triage and waitlist monitoring and management.
Supervise trainees.

Here's What You'll Need

A Ph.

D. in Clinical or Neuropsychology from a CPA or APA accredited program or equivalent.

Postdoctoral training in Neuropsychology.
Registration/eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, with Neuropsychology with children/adolescents as a declared area of competency.
Training in the scientist/clinician model of care.
Excellent problemsolving, time management, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency in psychological assessment and diagnosis of children age 418, with developmental and medical conditions.
Proficiency with interviewing and educating families.
Evidencebased care and practice.
Initiative and passion to integrate research and clinical practice.

Here's What You'll Love:

Benefits

This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including but not limited to, health, dental, insurance and pension. The full benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Selfcare helps us support others.

Impact

A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type
37.5 hour work week (1.0 FTE)

Permanent with full benefits

On-Site Work Model

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

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