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Neuropsychologist, Mental Health Patient Service Unit – Temporary Full Time (0,8) (until December 31, 2027)
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Base pay range
CA$64.33/hr – CA$79.56/hr
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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 Anishinabek 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 and 2025 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
A Neuropsychologist is required to offer neuropsychological services to children and youth presenting with acute and complex medical-surgical conditions. Referrals come from a variety of medical services including neurology, rheumatology, cardiology, oncology/hematology, paediatrics, and others. Services to be provided include comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and short-term intervention. The Psychologist will be a member of an interdisciplinary team devoted to providing specialized mental health services for children and youth presenting with medical and surgical conditions. This individual will also provide ongoing consultation to team members, professionals within the hospital, families, and community providers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment in French and English to both inpatients and outpatients with acute and complex medical-surgical conditions.
- Provide consultation and short-term intervention to children/youth seen for neuropsychological assessment.
- Liaise with other health professionals within the hospital with regard to neuropsychological assessment findings and recommendations, and their implications for the management of the child/youth.
- Provide supervision/training to pre-doctoral psychology residents and practicum students.
- Provide supervision to psychometrists assisting in the provision of neuropsychological services.
- Participate in program evaluation and other research activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in Psychology with a focus in clinical neuropsychology from a CPA or APA accredited clinical psychology program (Essential)
- Registration as a Psychologist in Ontario with a designated practice area in clinical neuropsychology with children and adolescents (Consideration will also be given to those under supervised practice for registration (Essential)
- Experience in a paediatric health-care setting (Essential)
- Demonstrated experience with the administration and interpretation of comprehensive neuropsychological assessments in a paediatric population (Essential)
- Demonstrated knowledge about neurocognitive risk factors associated with various complex medical/surgical conditions (Essential)
- Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team (Essential)
- Bilingual – Fluency in both French and English (Essential)
- Supervision Experience (Preferred)
*This timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs
*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.
Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
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Company
CHEO
Location
Ottawa
Country
Canada
Salary
125.000
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