Psychologist - Boomerang Health

Press Control+M to start dragging objectPosition DescriptionJob Opportunity: Summer Psychoeducational Assessment ContractAn exciting opportunity in psychology at Boomerang HealthPosition Overview:We are seeking a dynamic and passionate psychologist to join our dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic about working in paediatrics, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and has a strong desire for professional growth and skill development.We are looking for a psychologist who can carry out psychoeducational assessments of school-aged children. We are particularly looking for someone interested in dedicating a concentrated amount of time to testing. A strong applicant is high energy, has a positive attitude, and has a passion for helping children and families. You will work with a team of professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. This is your chance to join and contribute to a great organization.- Engagement with an interdisciplinary team, with staff from rehab and medical disciplines.- Collaborative and supportive work environment.- Room for career advancement and skill development.Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive psychological assessments exploring a wide range of learning, attention, and/or mental health needs.Responsible for administering and scoring psychological measures of children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds.Generate clinical summaries and reports of psychometric results in order to provide feedback to the assessing psychologist and the multidisciplinary team.Provide observations relevant for interpretation of assessment results and offer recommendations for intervention.Follow an evidence-based approach to assessment.Manage a varied caseload and meet required timelines.Maintain complete and accurate medical records using the Electronic Medical Record system.Summer contract position. Opportunity to extend as well.Qualifications:M.A. or Ph.D. in Psychology (Ph.D. students and students in supervised practice welcome).Course work and previous clinical experience in administering and scoring psychometric measures with children and adolescents.Knowledge of child and adolescent psychosocial development and psychopathology.Demonstrate strong proficiency in psychological assessment with children and adolescents.Prefer experience in working with pediatric mental health concerns.Collaborate effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team and work independently.Apply evidence-based practices in assessments and interventions.Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in various situations.Maintain a high attention to detail in all aspects of work.Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills in English.Interact effectively with children and adults, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills.Manage time efficiently and demonstrate strong organizational skills.Demonstrate grit and adaptability in challenging situations.For more information or to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.boomeranghealth.com/about/careers and email your cover letter and resume to .Our Commitment to DiversityThe children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.How to ApplyTip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr