Psychologist - Child Development Program (Neuromotor, Spina Bifida, Neuromuscular)
About the role
Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 8,500 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.
Holland Bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. We are an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and research.
Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.
Position Summary
Join Holland Bloorview as a Psychologist supporting three dynamic ambulatory services - Neuromotor, Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord, and Neuromuscular - where you'll make a meaningful impact on children and youth with disabilities and complex needs. You'll collaborate with dedicated interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that supports and empowers clients and families towards their personalized goals. This is a regular full-time (1.0 FTE) position in Salary Band I ($58.60 - $73.24/hr).
Holland Bloorview offers the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career in an environment that encourages and supports employees to grow both professionally and personally. Learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview here.
Key Responsibilities
- In collaboration with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client- and family-centered care which is goal oriented, evidence-based and outcome-oriented
- Primary focus is on assessment of children, consultation and education to client and family with a focus on maximizing strength
- Provides individual or group intervention to help with supporting development of client life skills and coping
- Works with client and family to set goals that are targeted, with measurable outcomes
- Contributes to the development of program/service activities
- Bases practice on established Holland Bloorview policies, procedures, evidence and best practice
- Works with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to service
- Utilizes critical thinking/reasoning and research to establish and support evidence-based practice
- Provides education, both formal and informal, to clients/families, colleagues, students and others within the organization and the community
- Participates in the supervision of students and residents
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
- Some evening & weekend work may be required
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology
- Current Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) required with declared competencies in Clinical Psychology with children
- Previous job-related experience working with children and families required
- Previous job-related experience working with clients with autism and developmental disabilities is preferred
- ADOS reliability is considered an asset
- Declared competency in school psychology considered an asset
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary team preferred
About Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest children's rehabilitation hospital.
Our vision is to create a world of possibility for kids with disability. We pioneer treatments, technologies, therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life.
Holland Bloorview serves about 7,000 children each year, with about 600 inpatient admissions and 52,000 outpatient visits. Holland Bloorview is a world-class teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. We train future health-care specialists in the field of childhood disability. The Bloorview Research Institute is located onsite, allowing us to integrate cutting-edge research and teaching with frontline care to improve children's quality of life.
Psychologist - Child Development Program (Neuromotor, Spina Bifida, Neuromuscular)
About the role
Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 8,500 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.
Holland Bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. We are an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and research.
Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.
Position Summary
Join Holland Bloorview as a Psychologist supporting three dynamic ambulatory services - Neuromotor, Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord, and Neuromuscular - where you'll make a meaningful impact on children and youth with disabilities and complex needs. You'll collaborate with dedicated interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that supports and empowers clients and families towards their personalized goals. This is a regular full-time (1.0 FTE) position in Salary Band I ($58.60 - $73.24/hr).
Holland Bloorview offers the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career in an environment that encourages and supports employees to grow both professionally and personally. Learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview here.
Key Responsibilities
- In collaboration with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client- and family-centered care which is goal oriented, evidence-based and outcome-oriented
- Primary focus is on assessment of children, consultation and education to client and family with a focus on maximizing strength
- Provides individual or group intervention to help with supporting development of client life skills and coping
- Works with client and family to set goals that are targeted, with measurable outcomes
- Contributes to the development of program/service activities
- Bases practice on established Holland Bloorview policies, procedures, evidence and best practice
- Works with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to service
- Utilizes critical thinking/reasoning and research to establish and support evidence-based practice
- Provides education, both formal and informal, to clients/families, colleagues, students and others within the organization and the community
- Participates in the supervision of students and residents
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
- Some evening & weekend work may be required
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology
- Current Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) required with declared competencies in Clinical Psychology with children
- Previous job-related experience working with children and families required
- Previous job-related experience working with clients with autism and developmental disabilities is preferred
- ADOS reliability is considered an asset
- Declared competency in school psychology considered an asset
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary team preferred
About Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest children's rehabilitation hospital.
Our vision is to create a world of possibility for kids with disability. We pioneer treatments, technologies, therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life.
Holland Bloorview serves about 7,000 children each year, with about 600 inpatient admissions and 52,000 outpatient visits. Holland Bloorview is a world-class teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. We train future health-care specialists in the field of childhood disability. The Bloorview Research Institute is located onsite, allowing us to integrate cutting-edge research and teaching with frontline care to improve children's quality of life.