Child Psychologist

Open to the Public

Child Psychologist – Pediatric Psychology Services

Public Health and Children’s Developmental Services

Health PEI

Location – Pediatric Psychology Services, Sherwood Business Centre

(2) Full Time 100% Permanent (UPSE) Positions

(Commencing Immediately)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Psychologists on this team will deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation services for toddlers, preschoolers, and early school-age children. The role emphasizes evaluating neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Additional responsibilities include providing support to families awaiting services or following assessments. The Psychologist will contribute clinical expertise, guide program development, and ensure evidence-based service delivery. Collaboration with fellow psychologists, Social ABCs coaches, support staff, and partner health, social, and educational services is integral to building capacity and promoting knowledge exchange. This position reports to the Supervisor of Pediatric Psychology Services.

Duties include:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments with toddler, preschool and early school age children investigating for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders incorporating evidence-based tools and doctoral level clinical knowledge;
• Administer, score, and integrate evidence based and practice approved tools such as the ADOS‑2 and a structured DSM‑5 based parent/caregiver interview as a 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 (as appropriate) while maintaining and protecting confidential records;
• Provide a list of and referral access to appropriate recommendations following assessments;
• Provide some intervention to families of children who are waiting to be assessed or have already been assessed, using behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and systems and family oriented therapeutic approaches;
• 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, Early Years Autism Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Public Health Nurses, Teachers, Early Childhood Educators on individual cases or on the topic of ASD or early child development; and
• Provide leadership and partnership in program planning, development and implementation which includes clinical leadership and quality improvement for client services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, with supervised in‑person predoctoral internship experience
• Experience assessing young children for ASD using ASD diagnostic tools and assessment, including having received some formal training and supervision using a structured parent interview and the ADOS and/or a commitment to further training and supervised experience with this population
• Interest in working with families who experience neurodiversity
• Strong observational skills in the context of child development.
• Be a member in good standing and/or eligible for registration with the PEI Psychology Registration Board. Registration will be required as a condition of employment
• Satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check prior to beginning employment.
• Ability to function independently, and yet collaboratively, within a team.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent previous work and attendance record

Salary Range: $58.32 – $71.88