Clinical Psychologist

The Psychologist will have strong differential diagnostic skills, and will be able to provide supervision to the psychometrists. The Psychologist will also provide direct clinical service that in conjunction with the assessment services will involve consultation to the team, families and external agencies as well as treatment involving individual, group and family education/treatment. The Psychologist will be expected to provide clinical leadership in the development of clinical services for clients and families. Leadership will also be expected in program development including the implementation of quality and outcome indicators as well as the skills to set up evaluation processes. The Psychologist will be working within the context of a multidisciplinary team, utilizing a patient and family-centred approach, to provide assessment and treatment services for children and youth. The Psychologist will also provide consultation/liaison to other caregivers and community agencies. The Psychologist will provide supervision of staff and other learners including involvement in Hamilton Health Sciences accredited Psychology internship program. Specific activities will include: ensuring the programs developed and implemented are in accordance with regulations