About The Position
If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub. To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Psychologist would be a part of the Children's Treatment Centre (CTC) Diagnostic Services team, and responsible for the developmental diagnostic assessments of children and youth presenting with developmental concerns including but not limited to intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. This entails interviewing of clients and their families, the use of standardized psychological assessment measures, interpretation of diagnostic profiles, and communication of results/diagnosis in oral and written feedback to families. LOCATION Thurston Drive
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Psychology from an accredited university (Essential)
- Member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario (autonomous or supervised practice) or eligible for registration in Ontario (Essential)
- Designated practice as a Psychologist in the area of Clinical Psychology (Essential)
- Clinical experience in the assessment and intervention of children with developmental delays (Essential)
- Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and regulations, and MCSS standards and guidelines relevant to behavioural treatment (Essential)
- Police Record Check (PRC) (Essential)
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with adults with a global developmental disability (Preferred)
- Experience working with individuals diagnosed with a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (Preferred)
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary team (Preferred)
- Supervision experience (Preferred)
- Bilingualism (French and English) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Administers and interprets a complete range of psychological tests for children 0-18 years of age including adaptive, cognitive and specific diagnostic measures used in a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
- Clinical supervision/training of Psychologists with a certificate for supervised practice, Psychometrists, Psychology Residents
- Provides consultation to other service providers and teams across the organization
- Participates in public education and community services.
- Participates in the CHEO’s community through committee membership and representation of psychology in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Establishes basic and/or applied research programs in conjunction with the program and/or CHEO’s needs.
- Establishes evaluative research programs for existing and new clinical programs.
- Maintains confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and procedures related to privacy.
- Follows organizational policies and procedures related to safety, including reporting and follow-up for incidents/accidents and near misses, identification and management of risks and emergency procedures.
- Follows routine precautions for infection prevention and control including proper hand hygiene.
- Participates in education and improvement activities related to safety.
- Follows standards of practice for the profession regarding safe application of assessment techniques and development of therapeutic or behaviour programs for clients, families and groups.
- Receives training in safe and effective use of equipment, ensures that any equipment used with client is clean and in proper working order, reports any equipment in need of repair or maintenance.
- Educates clients and their families and helps them understand their role in promoting safety.
- Due to the changing nature of the job and the job requirements, duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
