Job Description
Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Compensation Pay Range
$64.33-$79.56

Position Summary
A Neuropsychologist is required to offer neuropsychological services to children and youth presenting with acute and complex medical-surgical conditions. Referrals come from a variety of medical services including neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology/hematology, paediatrics, and others. Services to be provided include comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and short-term intervention. The Psychologist will be a member of an interdisciplinary team devoted to providing specialized mental health services for children and youth presenting with medical and surgical conditions. This individual will also provide ongoing consultation to team members, professionals within the hospital, families, and community providers.

Main Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment to both inpatients and outpatients with acute and complex medical-surgical conditions.

Provide consultation and short-term intervention to children/youth seen for neuropsychological assessment.





Liaise with other health professionals within the hospital with regard to neuropsychological assessment findings and recommendations, and their implications for the management of the child/youth.

Provide supervision/training to pre-doctoral psychology residents and practicum students.

Provide supervision to psychometrists assisting in the provision of neuropsychological services.

Participate in program evaluation and other research activities.

Qualifications

Experience in a paediatric health-care setting (Essential)

Supervision Experience (Preferred)

Demonstrated experience with the administration and interpretation of comprehensive neuropsychological assessments in a paediatric population (Essential)

Doctoral degree in Psychology with a focus in clinical neuropsychology from a CPA or APA accredited clinical psychology program (Essential)

Registration as a Psychologist in Ontario with a designated practice area in clinical neuropsychology with children and adolescents (Consideration will also be given to those under supervised practice for registration (Essential)

Demonstrated knowledge about neurocognitive risk factors associated with various complex medical/surgical conditions (Essential)

Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team (Essential)





Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)

Bilingualism (French/English) (Essential)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs
Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process.
This process may include more diverse and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]
All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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