Staff Psychologist, Development and Rehabilitation- Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

Compensation Pay Range:

$64.33-$79.56

Job Description:

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To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. 
 

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
 

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Staff Psychologist would be a part of the Children's Treatment Centre (CTC) Diagnostic Services team, and responsible for the developmental diagnostic assessments of children and youth presenting with developmental concerns including but not limited to intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. This entails interviewing of clients and their families, the use of standardized psychological assessment measures, interpretation of diagnostic profiles, and communication of results/diagnosis in oral and written feedback to families.  
 

LOCATION
Thurston Drive
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers and interprets a complete range of psychological tests for children/youth up to 18 years of age including adaptive, cognitive and specific diagnostic measures used in a diagnosis of global developmental delay/intellectual developmental disability and autism spectrum disorder.
• Clinical supervision/training of Psychologists with a certificate for supervised practice, Psychometrists, Psychology Residents and practicum students
• Provides consultation to other service providers and teams across the organization 
• Participates in public education and community services. 
• Participates in the CHEO’s community through committee membership and representation of psychology in an interdisciplinary setting. 
• Establishes basic and/or applied research programs in conjunction with the program and/or CHEO’s needs. 
• Establishes evaluative research programs for existing and new clinical programs. 
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and procedures related to privacy. 
• Follows organizational policies and procedures related to safety, including reporting and follow-up for incidents/accidents and near misses, identification and management of risks and emergency procedures. 
• Follows routine precautions for infection prevention and control including proper hand hygiene. 
• Participates in education and improvement activities related to safety. 
• Follows standards of practice for the profession regarding assessment procedures and development of therapeutic or behaviour programs for clients, families and groups.
• Receives training in safe and effective use of equipment, ensures that any equipment used with client is clean and in proper working order, reports any equipment in need of repair or maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned (may include consultation across teams, project initiatives related to ongoing quality improvement, etc.)
   

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from a CPA or APA accredited clinical psychology program (Essential)
• Registration as a Psychologist in Ontario or eligibility for registration (Essential)
• Designated practice as a Psychologist in the area of Clinical Psychology with children and adolescents (Essential)
• Designated practice as a Psychologist in the area of Pediatric Rehabilitation or intent to complete within 12 months (with support from the department in training) (Essential)
• Clinical experience in the assessment and intervention of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental delays/intellectual developmental disability (Essential) 
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and regulations, and MCSS standards and guidelines relevant to behavioural treatment (Essential) 
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals (Essential)
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team (Preferred) 
• Supervision experience (Preferred) 
• Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) (Essential) 
• Bilingualism (French and English) (Essential) 
   

*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening.  Pre-screening might include testing.
 

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process.  This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
 

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.    
 

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.