Autonomy-Driven Child Psychologist: Assessments & Therapy

Young Sprouts Therapy; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Sprouts Therapy in Thornhill seeks a psychologist or psychological associate to lead the clinical assessment service with autonomy over test selection, reporting, and workflow. You will manage intake, testing, scoring, and reporting for children and adolescents, while ensuring actionable recommendations for schools.

Responsibilities include tailoring test batteries, delivering clear feedback to families, and maintaining professional liability coverage.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario as a Psychologist (C.Psych.) or Psychological Associate (C.Psych.Assoc.).
• Competent in clinical, school, or clinical child psychology with child/adolescent population.
• Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting standard measures (WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, WIAT-4, BASC-3, Conners-4, ADOS-2).
• Strong assessment report writing with school meeting recommendations.
• Able to deliver difficult news to families with warmth and clarity.
• Current professional liability insurance and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Able to work in person at Thornhill office; some sessions may be virtual.
• Familiarity with PHIPA and EMR usage (Jane).

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational, ADHD, autism, gifted, and learning disability assessments for children and adolescents including intake, testing, scoring, and interpretation.
• Choose the right test battery for each referral question rather than a fixed template.
• Write clear, parent-friendly reports with actionable school recommendations.
• Deliver feedback sessions that help families understand their child beyond scores.
• Carry a therapy caseload with children and teens addressing anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, and school refusal.
• Consult with social workers, psychotherapists, and occupational therapists on shared clients.
• Liaise with schools, physicians, and other providers with family consent.
• Help shape the assessment service growth: intake criteria, waitlist policy, fee structure, and future services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Report writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Psychologist (C.Psych.)

Psychological Associate (C.Psych.Assoc.)

Tools

EMR Jane

Job description

Young Sprouts Therapy in Thornhill seeks a psychologist or psychological associate to lead the clinical assessment service with autonomy over test selection, reporting, and workflow. You will manage intake, testing, scoring, and reporting for children and adolescents, while ensuring actionable recommendations for schools.

Responsibilities include tailoring test batteries, delivering clear feedback to families, and maintaining professional liability coverage.