Psychologist - Boomerang Health

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

Job Opportunity: Summer Psychoeducational Assessment Contract

An exciting opportunity in psychology at Boomerang Health

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate psychologist to join our dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic about working in paediatrics, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and has a strong desire for professional growth and skill development.

We are looking for a psychologist who can carry out psychoeducational assessments of school-aged children. We are particularly looking for someone interested in dedicating a concentrated amount of time to testing. A strong applicant is high energy, has a positive attitude, and has a passion for helping children and families. You will work with a team of professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. This is your chance to join and contribute to a great organization.

Benefits:

- Engagement with an interdisciplinary team, with staff from rehab and medical disciplines.

- Collaborative and supportive work environment.

- Comprehensive administrative assistance for schedule management.

- Room for career advancement and skill development.

Responsibilities:

- Provide comprehensive psychological assessments exploring a wide range of learning, attention, and/or mental health needs.

- Responsible for administering and scoring psychological measures of children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds.

- Generate clinical summaries and reports of psychometric results in order to provide feedback to the assessing psychologist and the multidisciplinary team.

- Provide observations relevant for interpretation of assessment results and offer recommendations for intervention.

- Follow an evidence-based approach to assessment.

- Manage a varied caseload and meet required timelines.

- Maintain complete and accurate medical records using the Electronic Medical Record system.

- Summer contract position. Opportunity to extend as well.

Qualifications:

- M.A. or Ph.D. in Psychology (Ph.D. students and students in supervised practice welcome).

- Course work and previous clinical experience in administering and scoring psychometric measures with children and adolescents.

- Knowledge of child and adolescent psychosocial development and psychopathology. Experience/Skills:

- Demonstrate strong proficiency in psychological assessment with children and adolescents.

- Prefer experience in working with pediatric mental health concerns.

- Collaborate effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team and work independently.

- Apply evidence-based practices in assessments and interventions.

- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in various situations.

- Maintain a high attention to detail in all aspects of work.

- Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

- Interact effectively with children and adults, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills.

- Manage time efficiently and demonstrate strong organizational skills.

- Demonstrate grit and adaptability in challenging situations.

For more information or to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.boomeranghealth.com/about/careers and email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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