Clinical Psychologist

Position : Clinical Psychologist

Site : Toronto Western Hospital

Department : Comprehensive Integrated Pain Program

Reports to : Clinical Manager

Hours : 22.5 hours per week

Status : Temporary Part-Time (approx 14 months)

Closing Date : November 22 2025

University Health Network (UHN)  is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Clinical Psychologist   in our Comprehensive Integrated Pain Program.

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care discovery and learning.

Join a growing interprofessional team where the contribution of psychology is valued and appreciated. The Interventional Pain Service at Toronto Western Hospital provides patients living with pain cutting-edge interventions including intravenous ketamine infusions and spinal cord stimulation which can be life changing. The responsibilities of the Clinical Psychologist include : assessment of paitents who are medically eligible for spinal cord stimulation or ketamine infusion formulation of case conceptualization and appropriate mental health diagnoses preparation of pscyhological reports shared with the interdisciplinary treatment team to guide treatment decisions attending team consultation meetings providing psycho-education on pain and pain coping and providing psychological interventions to patients individually and in groups to optimize their functioning and well-being. Psychological treatment is provided to both inpatients and outpatients struggling to cope with acute and chronic pain. Psychologists may supervise and train clinical psychology practicum interns and / or post-doctoral fellows.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a PhD degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA and / or CPA - accredited university psychology program
• Competency in clinical psychology with adults; specialization in Health Psychology and / or Rehabilitation Psychology is preferred
• Completion of an APA and / or CPA accredited internship in Clinical Psychology
• Registration in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Proof of malpractice insurance
• Two (2) years or more experience in clinical psychology
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience writing comprehensive psychological assessment reports
• Experience with empirically supported behavioural treatments including CBT ACT DBT motivational interviewing and mindfulness (please clearly describe which therapies you feel prepared to provide in your application)
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of pain conditions as well as mood and anxiety disorders
• Experience in CBT for insomnia is an asset

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Part-time

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Presentation Skills,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Primary Care Experience,Autism Experience,Research Experience,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Addiction Counseling

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1