Psychologist, Hematology, Oncology

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A part-time psychologist is required to provide psychological services to children and youth treated for oncological conditions.
Services to be provided include behavioural, and social-emotional assessment, cognitive, psycho-diagnostic assessment, and individual and group education and therapy. The Psychologist will function as part of an interdisciplinary oncology service. They will have a large role in the implementation of patient and family education groups as well as activities related to research, program development, and program evaluation.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
- Provide comprehensive psychological assessment, with a focus on diagnostic formulation and delineating the interplay between health and mental health issues.
- Offer consultation and treatment services for patients undergoing treatment for cancer - (active treatment or follow up)
- Liaison with other health care professionals with regard to assessment findings, recommendations, and their implications for the management of the child/youth.
- Liaise with community services (ex: schools)
- Provide supervision/training of pre-doctoral psychology interns and offer learning opportunities to other student professionals in training.
- Assist and collaborate with program evaluation and development of research projects that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the clinical services provided by the team.
- Collaborate with Psychologists to assist with coverage and backup during vacations and exceptionally busy times

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Vulnerable Sector Check(Essential)
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a CPA or APA accredited clinical psychology program (Essential)
- Registration as a Psychologist in Ontario or eligibility for registration as a Psychologist (Essential)
- Designated practice as a psychologist in the area of Clinical Psychology with children and adolescents (Essential)
- Knowledge with regard to the interplay between health, mental health and pediatric traumatic stress (Essential)
- Experience in health psychology (Essential)
- Experience in the provision of comprehensive psychological assessments (including cognitive, behavioural and personality measures to a paediatric medical and mental health population (Essential)
- Experience in providing psychological intervention to children with complex medical and mental health conditions (Essential)
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals (Essential)
- Bilingual - Fluency in both French and English (preferred)
- Supervision experience (preferred)

** Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).**

**CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.**

**Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.**

**We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.**

**RÉSUMÉ DES FONCTIONS**

Nous recherchons un ou une psychologue à temps partiel. Le ou la titulaire fournira des services d’évaluation cognitive, comportementale et socio-émotionnelle, d’évaluation psycho-diagnostique et de thérapie individuelle et en groupes aux enfants et jeunes qui sont traités pour des conditions en lien avec l’oncologie. Il ou elle travaillera au sein de l’équipe interdisciplinaire du service d’oncologie. Il ou elle aura un rôle important dans la mise en œuvre des groupes d'éducation pour les patients et leurs familles ainsi que dans les activités liées à la recherche, le développement de programme et l'évaluation du programme.

**DESCRIPTION DU TRAVAIL**
- Fournir une évaluation psychologique complète axée sur la formulation diagnostique et sur la délinéation de l’interrelation entre les troubles de santé physique et mentale.
- Offrir des services de consultation et de traitement aux patients qui suivent un traitement contre le cancer - (traitement actif ou suivi).
- Assurer la liaison avec d’autres professionnels de la santé afin de tirer des conclusions des évaluations, de présenter des recommandations et d’en définir les effets sur les soins administrés aux enfants et aux jeunes.
- Assurer une liaison avec les services communautaires (ex : l’école).
- Superviser/Former les internes en psychologie au niveau pré-doctoral et offrir des occasions d’apprentissage aux autres étudiants en professions de la santé qui sont en formation.
- Aider à la mise sur pied d’initiatives d’évaluation des programmes et participer à l’élaboration de projets de recherche qui reflètent la nature interdisciplinaire des services