Child Psychologist

Health PEI; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 78,964 - 97,313; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Charlottetown seeks an experienced Psychologist to conduct assessments and provide treatment for children, particularly focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder. The ideal candidate must have a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology and experience with ASD diagnostic tools. The role offers a competitive hourly salary between $57.32 - $70.64.

Qualifications

• Training and supervised practice with child and youth population.
• Membership in good standing with the PEI Psychology Registration Board.
• Experience providing intervention for preschool-age children.
• Ability to work well with young children with ASD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for toddlers and preschool-age children.
• Administer evidence-based tools for assessments.
• Communicate assessment findings to parents and professionals.
• Provide intervention to families awaiting assessment.
• Participate in training for doctoral students.

Skills

Psychological assessment

ASD diagnostic tools

Communication skills

Intervention strategies

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Health PEI is seeking a Psychologist to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation services to children. The primary focus will be on the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and follow-up with children referred for assessment.

The successful candidate will provide clinical expertise and support program development and ongoing planning for service delivery. They will work with partnering health services, social and educational resources to support capacity development and knowledge exchange.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments with toddler, preschool, and early school-age children investigating for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.
• Administer, score, and integrate evidence-based tools such as the ADOS-2 and ADI-R as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure current, accurate expert knowledge of the DSM-5.
• Communicate findings of the assessment in writing and verbally to parents and all related health, education, and community partners.
• Provide intervention to families of children who are waiting to be assessed or have already been assessed.
• Participate in training of doctoral students in psychology and offering clinical observation opportunities for students in allied health professions or medical professions.
• Provide consultation to a variety of professionals, including Pediatricians, Speech Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists.

Requirements:

• A Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, with training and supervised practice with the child and youth population.
• Membership in good standing and/or eligible for registration with the PEI Psychology Registration Board.
• Considerable experience using ASD diagnostic tools and assessments.
• Experience providing intervention to preschool-age children and families related to various developmental disabilities and behavioral difficulties.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with toddlers, preschool, and early school-age children with ASD and/or other developmental disabilities.

The salary range for this position is $57.32 - $70.64 per hour. Health PEI is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.