Clinical Neuropsychologist - Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Hamilton Health Sciences • Hamilton, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctoral level training in Clinical Neuropsychology from an accredited university.
• 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.
• Minimum of two years recent, relevant experience working with children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated consultation skills and ability to work flexibly with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and quality improvement.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively.
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university.
• Clinical training and current experience in neuropsychological assessment with adults.
• Knowledge and experience with neuro-oncological diagnoses, such as brain tumors and leukemia’s.
• Exposure to associated neurological sequelae including seizures, stroke, and other blood disorders.
• Trained as a Clinical Psychologist to offer psycho-diagnostic and psychoeducational assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to patients to measure and monitor neuro-cognitive development.
• Provide recommendations related to neuropsychological changes.
• Refer patients to other services for any psychological concerns.
• Provide supervision, teaching, and training.
• Provide education to health care providers, students, and the community.
• Develop and participate in research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree