Child Psychologist

1 week ago

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Health PEI Full time

The Psychologist provides a range of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation services to children. Primary focus will be on the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and follow-up with children referred for assessment. The Psychologist provides clinical expertise and supports program development and ongoing planning for service delivery. The Psychologist works with partnering health services, social and educational resources to support capacity development and 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 ADI-R 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, quality improvement for client services.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, with training and supervised practice with the child and youth population.
  • 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.
  • Considerable experience using ASD diagnostic tools and assessments, including having received formal training and supervision using the ADOS-2 and the ADI-R.
  • Experience providing intervention to preschool age children and families related to various developmental disabilities and behavioral difficulties.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with toddlers, preschool and early school age children with ASD and/or other developmental disabilities. The capacity to work comfortably and successfully with these children and families will be imperative.
  • Strong observational skills in the context of child development.
  • 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.

Please Note: Preference will be given to internal qualified members of UPSE health.

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:
$58.32 – $71.88 per hour (20B)

Bi-Weekly Hours:
75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / Days, With the Possibility of Some Evening and Weekend Work.

Posting ID: 171703

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