Position Information Posting Number: ROM26-298E Title: Neuropsychologist (RPT 0.5 FTE) Position Status: Regular Part-time FTE: 0.5 Job Schedule: Days Unit: Outpatient Services Department: Forensic Psychiatry Union: OPSEU Local 479 Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check Number of Vacancies: 1 About The Royal As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a explicit purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster.

This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees.

Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Key Responsibilities Provide neuropsychological evaluations in a timely fashion for forensic patients under the Ontario Review Board and for the purposes of assisting Court ordered psychiatric assessments for criminal responsibility/fitness.

As time allows, provide neuropsychological evaluations for court ordered assessments requested to our program.

Participate in the development, organization, implementation and evaluation of the Forensic Psychiatry Program.

Provide individual and team case consultation and assistance.

Participate in academic activities including: supervision of pre-doctoral practicum students and residents in psychology, non-registered psychology staff, and other allied health employees.

Provides supervision to psychometrists Demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills through participation in program and discipline specific activities.





Work with a multi-disciplinary treatment team and professionals within the context of neuropsychology and in accordance with the Royal’s mission statement.

Participate in clinically-oriented research including successful applications in alignment with the Royal strategic goals and the Program’s objectives (.

Program Development & Outcome Evaluation).

Attend Psychology discipline meetings and participate in discipline activities Demonstrate professional integrity through adherence to college and hospital guidelines for the practice of psychology, including; adherence to the Canadian Code of Ethics for psychologists, the Standards of the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario, and the Royal’s policies on professional development, supervision, communications, documentation, workload measurement, and professional practice.

Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Institution CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) Registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario; Autonomous practice mandatory.





Authorized areas of practice in Clinical Neuropsychology and Forensic/Correctional Psychology with Adults Minimum 2 years experience post PhD in clinical mental health practice is preferred.

Proficiency in neuropsychological and clinical instruments commonly used in assessment.

Competency and experience in a mental health setting is required.

Experience in an organized healthcare facility (. hospital, clinic) is an asset.

Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices.

Knowledge of neuropsychological assessment, interpretation, and report writing is required.

Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relations.

Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (.

Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Psychology Act, .

Ability to work independently.

Demonstrated success in research project completion, program development, and program evaluation experience is preferred Demonstrated competencies in leadership, communication, and collaboration in an inter-professional team context are essential.

Demonstrated commitments to continuous quality improvement, evidence based practices and team work are essential.

Demonstrated competencies in effective professional mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members are essential.

Language Requirements English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading & writing.

Bilingual (French/English) is considered a strong asset Salary Range: 64.77 to 83.99 per hour

📌 Neuropsychologist (RPT 0.5 FTE) (Ottawa)
🏢 The Royal Mental Health Centre
📍 Ottawa