Psychologist Phd, Clinical/research Neuropsychologist

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

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**Position Description**:
We are currently looking for a Clinical/Research Neuropsychologist to fill a position jointly offered by the Department of Psychology and the Research Institute (Neuroscience and Mental Health). The Neuropsychologist will work primarily with school-age children and adolescents served by the Division of Haematology/Oncology and specifically, the Neuro-Oncology program, as well as team members of the Mabbott Lab.

**Here's What You'll Get To Do**
- Carry out neuropsychological assessments in order to relate current cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning to a child's neurodevelopmental, medical/neurological history and treatments.
- Write reports with recommendations.
- Provide feedback to families and clinic teams.
- Provide consultation to school teams, rehabilitation providers, and other health and educational professionals.
- Complement and extend the health care team's ability to meet the psychosocial needs of the child and family.
- Work collaboratively as a member of clinical and research teams.
- Actively engage in clinical research being conducted in the Mabbott lab.
- Integrate research and practice.
- Provide supervision to trainees.

**Here's What You'll Need**
- A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology from a CPA or APA accredited program or equivalent. Post-doctoral training in neuropsychology is an asset.
- Registration/eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) with declared competency in Clinical Neuropsychology with children and adolescents.
- Training in the scientisUclinician model of care.
- Excellent problem-solving, time management, written, and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in culturally competent practice, and extensive understanding of the importance of health equity, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of healthcare services.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in neuropsychological assessment and diagnosis of children age 4-18, with developmental and neurological disorders.
- Proficiency with interviewing and educating families.
- Proficiency in the use of electronic platforms such as Microsoft Office, hospital documentation systems and other relevant technology.
- Evidence-based care and practice.
- Experience conducting clinical research with evidence of research productivity.
- Initiative and passion to integrate research and clinical practice.
- Demonstrates commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

**Employment Type**
- 0.5 FTE, 12-month contract with modified benefits

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

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