Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

Job Number : 115144

Job : Health Professional / Assistant

Primary Location : Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at : McMaster Children's Hospital

Organization : MCH Paeds Ambulatory

Status : Regular Part-time

Hours per week : 18.75

Number of Openings : 1

Union Code : Non Union Employees

Salary : 59.6200 - 76.4300 Hourly

Post Date : Feb 4, 2025, 7 : 55 : 11 AM

Close Date (Period for Applying) - External : Mar 4, 2025, 10 : 59 : 00 PM

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Children's Exercise and Nutrition Centre (CENC) provides interdisciplinary clinical, research, and educational service for children and adolescents. Our clinical program involves consultation, education, and prescription of physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle alterations to modify health-related behaviours of our clients, their families, and caregivers. We treat children with multiple diagnoses and coordinate an integrated and well-rounded program centering on the role that exercise and nutrition can play in a child's health and well-being. Our team implements individualized and group education programs based on the needs of each client and their family.

Position Summary

The Pediatric Medicine Clinics at McMaster Children's Hospital provides outpatient care to over 100,000 children and youth with complex mental health issues. The Clinical Psychologist assesses, plans, monitors and evaluates client goal achievement through both individual and group interventions. In particular, the Psychologist combines education and related clinical experience to offer psychological assessments (e.g., psychometric, diagnostic), treatment planning and implementation, and consultation to staff on psychology-related issues. The Psychologist is a leader in program development, quality assurance, and research initiatives.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days. Evenings and weekends as required

Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university, with a preference given to those with an emphasis in child psychology.

Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario; must be authorized to work with children and adolescents (those with authorization to also work with families preferred).

Extensive knowledge and current experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of internalizing and externalizing disorders and complex co-morbidities in a pediatric mental health population.

Expertise in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, family based therapy, motivational interviewing techniques and other evidence-based therapies).

A minimum of three years of recent, relevant experience in a mental health setting, preferably serving an outpatient pediatric population.

Advanced skills in the development and documentation of specific interventions, conducting research (including methodological design, data management, statistics), and evaluating service outcomes for children and adolescents with complex co-morbidities.

Experience working with a pediatric population supporting the attainment of exercise and nutrition goals is preferred.

Demonstrated competency and experience in the administration and interpretation of psychological testing, particularly those tests relevant to the assessment of cognitive abilities, personality and socio-emotional functioning.

Demonstrated strength in consultation, teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and the supervision of advanced learners.

Experience with individual, group and family therapy in mental health pediatric populations.

Eligible for part-time appointment with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University.

Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility.

Willingness to work with and evaluate a growing program.

At Hamilton Health Sciences, our Clinical Psychologists receive :

Extended health care, drug plan & dental benefits

Health services spending account

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Pension Plan tailored to the health care sector with early retirement options (HOOPP)

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Recognition & Appreciation Events

Employee Discount and Incentive Program

Support and advocacy by a Psychology Professional Practice Council (business and social events)

Opportunity to work to the full scope of practice, which may include :

Collaborative multi-disciplinary teams and community partners

McMaster University part-time faculty appointment

Research and program evaluation

Discipline-specific community of practice around inclusion and anti-racism

Renowned accredited residency programs

Provide innovative and evidence-based care for a diverse population across the socio-economic spectrum, including both acute and chronic health needs

Work arrangements supporting employee work life balance

Extensive educational and training opportunities and supports (e.g., therapeutic modalities, anti-racist practice)

Supportive work environment with regular supervision and feedback

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements :

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement