Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
- Waterloo, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
HealthOPM is recruiting a passionate Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist for a respected community mental health organization in Waterloo. This is an assessment-focused opportunity supporting children and adolescents with complex mental health, developmental and behavioural needs through comprehensive psychological assessment, evidence-based intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you will support children and youth with complex mental health, behavioural, developmental and educational needs while partnering closely with caregivers, schools, physicians and community agencies to help guide treatment planning and long-term success.
Your Impact
· Complete comprehensive psychological assessments including cognitive, academic, adaptive and diagnostic evaluations, interpret findings and prepare detailed clinical reports.
· Provide evidence-based therapy and consultation for children, adolescents and caregivers while helping inform treatment plans, school supports and community services.
· Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers and community partners to coordinate care for children and youth with complex needs.
· Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration, consultation, professional development and, where appropriate, supervision or knowledge sharing.
What You'll Bring
· Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
· Registered, eligible for registration, or currently in supervised practice with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
· Experience completing psychological assessments for children and adolescents or strong relevant residency/practicum training.
· Commitment to child and youth mental health, compassionate family-centred care, and collaborative interdisciplinary practice.
Why Join
· Assessment-focused clinical practice with opportunities to shape meaningful outcomes for children and youth.
· Supportive interdisciplinary team with professional development and mentorship.
· Competitive salary ($108,050–$129,441), HOOPP pension, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, paid sick time and professional development support.
· Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional out-of-province candidates.
About HealthOPM
HealthOPM partners with leading healthcare organizations across Ontario to connect exceptional clinicians with meaningful career opportunities. Additional organization details will be shared with candidates selected to move forward.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The clinical psychologist will complete psychological assessments for children and youth, provide therapy and consultation to families, and coordinate care with schools and healthcare partners. They will also contribute to clinical excellence through team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
Candidates need a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and registration or eligibility with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. Experience with child and adolescent psychological assessment, or strong relevant residency or practicum training, is required.
Skills
- Psychological assessment
- Cognitive assessment
- Academic assessment
- Adaptive behaviour assessment
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Clinical report writing
- Evidence-based therapy
- Caregiver consultation
- Treatment planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Developmental assessment
- Behavioural assessment
- Clinical supervision
Benefits
- HOOPP pension
- Comprehensive benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Professional development support
- Relocation assistance
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Education
Keywords
- clinical psychology
- child psychology
- adolescent psychology
- psychological assessment
- cognitive assessment
- psychological testing
- child and youth mental health
- evidence-based therapy
- family therapy
- treatment planning
- CPBAO
- Ontario
- Waterloo
- HOOPP
- psychologist
- developmental disorders
- behavioural needs
- interdisciplinary team
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Relocation support
Fields of study
- Clinical Psychology