Staff Psychologist, Neuropsychology, Development and Rehabilitation - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until November 2027)

Compensation Pay Range: $64.33-$79.56 Job Description: 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 Work collaboratively with physicians, patients, families and inter-professional teams Provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, diagnosis, consultation, intervention, and counseling to both inpatients and outpatients seen in Development and Rehabilitation, including the Rehabilitation and Neuromuscular teams Complete neuropsychological/diagnostic assessments as part of the inter-professional Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Diagnostic Clinic team 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 interns. Provide supervision to psychometrists assisting in the provision of neuropsychological services. Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives . QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. with a focus in clinical neuropsychology (clinical psychology with extensive specialization in neuropsychology) from an accredited clinical psychology program (Essential) Registration or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (Essential) Declared area of competence in clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology working with children and adolescents (Essential) Two years of related experience in a paediatric health-care setting (Preferred) Experience working with rehabilitation inpatients and outpatients (Preferred) Supervision experience (Preferred) Demonstrated experience with the administration and interpretation of comprehensive neuropsychological assessments in a paediatric population (Essential) Demonstrated experience with intervention and counseling with inpatients (Preferred) Demonstrated knowledge about neuropsychological profiles associated with various complex medical/surgical conditions and FASD (Essential) Ability to work with an inter-professional team (Essential) Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred) Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential) 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. Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. 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. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.