Clinical Neuropsychologist

As a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team, the Neuropsychologist will provide direct cognitive and behavioural assessment as well as treatment services for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.  The Neuropsychologist will work with and supervise the unit Behavioural Therapist and Psychometrist as well as Rehabilitation Therapists helping to implement various treatment programs.  The Neuropsychologist will provide consultation to other health care professionals, team members, families and patients regarding diagnosis and treatment strategies. The Neuropsychologist will provide cognitive and behavioural consultation to the inpatient teams as well as assist in developing related treatment programs for patients as well as to work with families and external agencies in a liaison role to also facilitate implementation of related strategies.  The Neuropsychologist will provide supervision to staff and other learners including involvement in Hamilton Health Sciences accredited Neuropsychology Internship Program.

1. Ph.D. in psychology with a strong background in biological psychology and/or neurosciences

2. Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists in Ontario in the areas of Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology (adult population)

3. Previous experience in conducting cognitive-behavioural and behavioural approaches to the treatment of psychological disorders and rehabilitation

4. Experience in preparing applications to granting agencies (includes scholarships and research grants)

5. Knowledge of both battery and process approaches to neuropsychological assessment and interpretation

6. Ability to apply principles of behaviour modification

7. Ability to supervise staff including neuropsychology residents, behaviour therapists, psychometrists, and rehabilitation therapists

8. Eligible for a part-time faculty appointment with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University

9. Excellent leadership, teaching and written and oral communication skills 

10. Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.