Psychologist PhD, Health Psychology Service (1.0 FTE, 1-year contract)

Role Overview

The SickKids Psychology Department has recently initiated a general Health Psychology Service (HPS). HPS Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat behavioural and socio‑emotional problems in children seen medically across the hospital on an outpatient basis. The role includes a focus on psychological treatments and caregiver coaching that supports adjustment to and coping with new or chronic health conditions and treatment protocols, promotes healthy behaviour and treatment compliance, procedural anxiety, and reduces psychological distress related to their medical condition. HPS Psychologists work in collaboration with medical and psychosocial teams across the hospital to enhance patient health and well‑being and reduce the burden of care on medical teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological consultations and screenings, as well as comprehensive diagnostic assessments to evaluate a child's psychological and social‑emotional funct...