Psychologist - CDP (Neuromotor, Spina Bifida, Neuromuscular) (ON, Toronto)

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric rehabilitation facility in Toronto is seeking a Psychologist to support ambulatory services for children and youth with disabilities. The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based care, assessments, and interventions aimed at achieving client goals. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology and current registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children and families required.
• Experience with clients with autism and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Competency for school psychology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide client- and family-centered care.
• Conduct assessments and offer goal-oriented services.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Client-centered care

Assessment of children

Individual/group intervention

Goal setting

Research and evidence-based practice

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Current Registration with CPBAO

Job description

Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 8,500 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.

Holland Bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. We are an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and research.

Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

Position Summary

Join Holland Bloorview as a Psychologist supporting three dynamic ambulatory services — Neuromotor, Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord, and Neuromuscular — where you\'ll make a meaningful impact on children and youth with disabilities and complex needs. You\'ll collaborate with dedicated interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that supports and empowers clients and families towards their personalized goals. This is a regular full-time (1.0 FTE) position in Salary Band I ($58.60 - $73.24/hr).

Holland Bloorview offers the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career in an environment that encourages and supports employees to grow both professionally and personally. Learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview here.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client- and family-centered care which is goal oriented, evidence-based and outcome-oriented
• Primary focus is on assessment of children, consultation and education to client and family with a focus on maximizing strength
• Provides individual or group intervention to help with supporting development of client life skills and coping
• Works with client and family to set goals that are targeted, with measurable outcomes
• Contributes to the development of program/service activities
• Bases practice on established Holland Bloorview policies, procedures, evidence and best practice
• Works with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to service
• Utilizes critical thinking/reasoning and research to establish and support evidence-based practice
• Provides education, both formal and informal, to clients/families, colleagues, students and others within the organization and the community
• Participates in the supervision of students and residents
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
• Some evening & weekend work may be required

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology
• Current Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) required with declared competencies in Clinical Psychology with children
• Previous job-related experience working with children and families required
• Previous job-related experience working with clients with autism and developmental disabilities is preferred
• ADOS reliability is considered an asset
• Declared competency in school psychology considered an asset
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team preferred