Provide comprehensive psychological assessments and treatment for children and youth with oncological conditions within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic formulations, leading patient education groups, and supervising pre-doctoral interns.
Requirements summary
Requires a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited program and registration as a Psychologist in Ontario. Candidates must have essential experience in health psychology and providing psychological interventions to pediatric populations with complex medical conditions.
Please Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub. To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek 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. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,500 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare by Forbes Magazine and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 10th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY A psychologist is required to provide psychological services to children and youth treated for oncological conditions. Services to be provided include behavioural, and social-emotional assessment, cognitive, psycho-diagnostic assessment, and individual and group education and therapy. The Psychologist will function as part of an interdisciplinary oncology service. They will have a large role in the implementation of patient and family education groups as well as activities related to research, program development, and program evaluation. JOB DESCRIPTION Provide comprehensive psychological assessment, with a focus on diagnostic formulation and delineating the interplay between health and mental health issues. Offer consultation and treatment services for patients undergoing treatment for cancer – (active treatment or follow up) Liaison with other health care professionals with regard to assessment findings, recommendations, and their implications for the management of the child/youth. Liaise with community services (ex: schools) Provide supervision/training of pre-doctoral psychology interns and offer learning opportunities to other student professionals in training. Assist and collaborate with program evaluation and development of research projects that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the clinical services provided by the team. Collaborate with Psychologists to assist with coverage and backup during vacations and exceptionally busy times QUALIFICATIONS Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential) Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a CPA or APA accredited clinical psychology program (Essential) Registration as a Psychologist in Ontario or eligibility for registration as a Psychologist (Essential) Designated practice as a psychologist in the area of Clinical Psychology with children and adolescents (Essential) Knowledge with regard to the interplay between health, mental health and pediatric traumatic stress (Essential) Experience in health psychology (Essential) Experience in the provision of comprehensive psychological assessments (including cognitive, behavioural and personality measures to a paediatric medical and mental health population (Essential) Experience in providing psychological intervention to children with complex medical and mental health conditions (Essential) Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals (Essential) Bilingual – Fluency in both French and English (Preferred) Supervision experience (Preferred) This assignment may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Relocation Reimbursement Benefit
Orientation Program
On-the-job Learning
Support For Continued Education
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 varied 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. 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. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at talentacquisition@cheo.on.ca. 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. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire. Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). 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. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. 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. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement
