Clinical Psychologist

**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