Psychologist - Child Development Program

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto seeks a Psychologist to perform psychoeducational and autism assessments for clients under 18, contributing to evidence-based care within a leading pediatric hospital.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and an interdisciplinary team, with an expectation of clinical teaching and ongoing professional growth. Evening or weekend work may be required as part of a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience applying psychoeducational assessments with children and youth.
• Ability to provide feedback and collaborate with families and teams.
• Strong knowledge of autism assessments and developmental psychology.

Responsibilities

• Support psychoeducational assessments and autism assessments for children and youth.
• Provide feedback, consultation, and education to clients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to set goals and deliver care.

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Registration with Ontario College of Psychologists

Job description

Psychologist - Child Development Program

Category Healthcare Professional Opportunities

Req Number HEA-26-00092

Open Date 10/28/2026

Number of Openings 1

Department Child Development Program

Work type Regular Part-time

Salary band Band I ($59.92 - $74.89/hr)

FTE 0.8

Posting Close Date 11/10/2026

Description

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. 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/or research.

Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career. To learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview, click here .

We’re daring to create a world where all youth and children belong. Join us!

Summary

Holland Bloorview is looking for a psychologist to do psychoeducational and autism assessments for children and youth under the age of 18 years six months (at the time of referral).

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Neuromotor , Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Services , Neuromuscular , and Autism Services
• This role will primarily support psychoeducational assessments but will need to be flexible to support autism assessments
• Primary focus is on assessment of children and youth, as well as the provision of feedback, consultation, and education to the client and family with a focus on maximizing strengths
• In collaboration with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client and family centred care which is goal oriented, evidence based and outcome oriented
• Bases practice on established Holland Bloorview policies, procedures, evidence and best practice
• Contributes to the development of program/service activities
• Works with client and family to set goals that are targeted with measurable outcomes
• Works with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to service
• Utilizes 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
• Supports quality improvement efforts
• Actively supports client and family centred care
• Holland Bloorview is a teaching hospital and runs an accredited Predoctoral Psychology Internship Program
  • Participates in supervision of graduate level psychology students completing hospital placements and contributes to discipline learning through didactics, presentations and group discussions
• 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 required with declared competencies in Clinical Psychology with children and adolescents
• Previous job related experience working with children and families required

  About the Organization

  Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

  To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk

  Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting [e-mail] or 416-425-6220.

  This position is currently accepting applications.