Clinical Psychologist

Unit Summary

McMaster Children's Hospital is the regional academic centre for pediatric acute care, rehabilitation, developmental and mental health services. The Extensive Needs/Mi-Care Program is comprised of Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and Ministry of Health (MOH) funded services for individuals up to the age of 18, whose needs cannot be met in a single service stream and requires an integrated approach across Mental, Behavioural and Developmental Health. The Extensive Needs/Mi Care Program supports a culture of innovation, family centered service
and evidenced based interventions

Position Summary

The Psychologist functions as a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and provides care to children and youth with complex mental health, behavioral and/ or developmental issues and their families. In particular, the Psychologist combines education and related clinical experience to offer psychological assessments (e.g., psychometric, diagnostic), clinical formulation, brief individual, group, and family intervention, treatment recommendations, and consultation to staff on psychology-related issues. The Psychologist is a leader in program development, quality assurance, and research initiatives.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days (some flexibility for some evening work)

Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
2. Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with authorization to work with
children, adolescents and (ideally) families
3. Experience in Mental, Behavioural, and Developmental Health
4. Expertise in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (particularly Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical
Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and the assessment of
children, youth and their families as demonstrated by a minimum of three years of recent, relevant experience in a mental
health setting serving an inpatient or outpatient mental health pediatric population
5. Demonstrated strength in consultation, teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and supervision of advanced learners
6. Demonstrated competency and experience in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests, particularly
those tests relevant to the assessment of cognitive, academic, personality and socio-emotional functioning
7. Excellent written and verbal communication alongside strong interpersonal skills
8. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning
9. Eligible for part-time appointment with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster
University

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.