Posting in ABI program for a psychologist with areas of competency in clinical psychology and neuropsychology. While the qualifications list experience in fee-for-service assessments, this is an inpatient program and the assessments are not fee-for-service based.
If there are any questions about the position, please feel free to contact Dr. Joanna Sue, Clinical Director of the Neurobehavioural Rehabilitation Service at suejo@hhsc.ca.
Clinical Psychologist Job Number: 119852
Job: Health Professional/Assistant Primary Location: Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at: Hamilton General Hospital
Organization: Geriatrics & Supporting Service
Status: Temporary Full-time Hours per week: 37.5
Union Code: Non Union Employees Salary: 61.4000 - 78.7200 Hourly
Post Date: Aug 19, 2025 Close Date for Applying - External: Sep 17, 2025
Unit Summary: The B3-North Neurobehavioural Program is a Provincial Program responding to the needs of individuals with ABI who display challenging behavioural and/or mental health issues. Such issues often result in socially unacceptable behaviours that prevent participation in conventional rehabilitation programs. Behavioural difficulties may manifest as behaviours of excess or as an absence of behaviour, such as, lack of motivation, lack of initiation or difficulties with compliance. The B3-North Neurobehavioural Program provides a transdisciplinary rehabilitation program that addresses cognitive and physical needs in conjunction with a concurrent behaviour management program. The transdisciplinary team consists of Physiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Behavioural Psychology, Neuropsychology, Behaviour Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Nursing, Dietitians, Social Work, Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation Therapy.
Position Summary: As a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team, the Neuropsychologist will provide direct cognitive and psychological 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 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 consultation to the inpatient team, assist in developing related treatment programs for patients, and 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.
Schedule Work Hours Monday to Friday days
Qualifications:
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 and have licence/capacity to conduct assessments and individual counselling and treatment.
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. Experience conducting fee for service Neuropsychological assessment and treatment.
6. Knowledge of both battery and process approaches to neuropsychological assessment and interpretation
7. Ability to apply principles of behaviour modification
8. Ability to supervise staff including behaviour therapists, psychometrists, and rehabilitation therapists
9. Eligible for a part-time faculty appointment with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University
10. Excellent leadership, teaching and written and oral communication skills
Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.
