Clinical Neuropsychologist

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The Pediatric Hematology & Oncology ambulatory (out-patient) clinic at McMaster Children's Hospital (MUMC site) provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer and/or blood disorders. The care includes acute tertiary and subspecialty oncology medical and surgical care in an outpatient setting, in collaboration with the inpatient team, as well as community partners.  The out-patient care is delivered within a strong family based care model and the Hem-Onc Clinics offer a well-established multi-disciplinary team approach.  Following treatment, children and adolescents are followed across the lifespan through the After Care Team, whose mandate is to monitor for the late effects of their cancer treatments, within which Neuropsychology plays a key role.

The Neuropsychology service within the Pediatric Oncology team offers an important role in the long term outcomes of children diagnosed with cancer in the Hamilton, Halton, Waterloo and Niagara regions. The majority of children treated for cancer incur neuro-toxic effects on the developing brain and the neuropsychology service assesses and monitors for changes across the lifespan.  We work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, child-life specialists and Allied Health in a multi-disciplinary setting.  The Neuropsychologist receives referrals from the medical team and will provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to the patients, to measure and monitor neuro-cognitive development and provide recommendations related to neuropsychological changes and referrals to other services for any psychological concerns. Neuropsychological assessment referrals are received exclusively from the pediatric hematology and oncology program and the position will have a designated psychometrist. Knowledge and experience with neuro-oncological diagnoses, such as brain tumors and leukemia's, as well as exposure to associated neurological sequelae including seizures, stroke, and other blood disorders, would be an asset. A candidate who is also trained as a Clinical Psychologist would be an asset to offer psycho-diagnostic and psychoeducational assessment.

Monday to Friday days (22.5 hour weekly)

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

1. Doctoral level training in Clinical Neuropsychology from an accredited university

2. Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university an asset

3. Registered or eligible for registration as a psychologist or psychologist in supervised practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario for the practice of neuropsychology

4. Minimum of two years recent, relevant experience working with children and adolescents

5. Clinical training and current experience in neuropsychological assessment with adults also an asset. 

6. Demonstrated consultation skills and ability to work flexibly with multi-disciplinary teams

7. Experience providing supervision, teaching, and training

8. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and quality improvement

9. Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively

10. Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication skills

11. Demonstrated ability to provide education to health care providers, students, and community

12. Interest in developing and participating in research