Psychologist, Mental Health, Eating Disorders Program - Temporary Full Time (1.0) (until July 2028)

CHEO•Ottawa, ON

19h•CA$64 - CA$80•Onsite

About The Position

CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health, integrating clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care for children and youth. The Eating Disorders Program is seeking a Psychologist to join an interdisciplinary team serving children and youth with severe eating disorders. The program offers services through an inpatient unit, a new partial hospitalization program, a day treatment program, and outpatient services.

Requirements

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from a CPA and/or APA accredited university program
Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario or eligibility for registration
Designated area of practice in Clinical Psychology with Children and Adolescents
Experience with the assessment and treatment of children and youth presenting with severe mental health difficulties
Experience with group and family therapy
Ability to work in a high paced interdisciplinary team
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
Vulnerable Sector Check

Nice To Haves

Experience assessing and treating children and youth presenting with severe eating disorders
Bilingual – Fluency in both French and English

Responsibilities

Provides psychodiagnostic and psychological assessments
Provides therapeutic interventions to individuals, families and groups using empirically-supported modalities, including Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Provides consultation/liaison with the multidisciplinary pediatric health-care environment and community professionals
Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds and case planning
Participates in and supports program outcome monitoring and clinical research activities
Engages in training and education of Psychology residents and practicum students within the discipline of Psychology
Maintains current knowledge in evidence-based practices through literature reviews, consulting with clinical and community experts in the field, evaluating clinical practices and participating in professional development activities in order to improve quality of care
Performs administrative tasks such as maintaining clinical documentation, reports and progress notes, workload statistics and updating health records in accordance with established standards
Participates in committees within the discipline of Psychology
Carries other responsibilities as assigned