The Incumbent will be part of an accomplished, collegial and vibrant group of Psychology staff, who are actively involved in clinical service, research, teaching and training.  TOH Psychology has an accredited predoctoral internship program in Clinical Psychology. TOH Psychologists have academic appointments with the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, supervise practicum and honours students and teach one of teach one of two graduate courses in the School.  Some Psychologists also hold other academic appointments at the University of Ottawa and elsewhere.  Psychologists are provided opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities, including TOH Psychology Lunch and Learn activities.  Early career psychologists at TOH can participate in a mentorship group.  As highly valued members of TOH, Psychologists are involved in corporate initiatives such as patient and family engagement and staff wellness and support.

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Days, 8 hour shifts. *For information purposes only – The Hospital reserves the right to change.

TOH has an opening for a part-time, bilingual psychologist at the Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre.  The incumbent will provide clinical care to individuals with physical disability. Clinical responsibilities include psychological assessment, consultation, and treatment.  Applicants will have graduated from a CPA or APA accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and have completed a CPA or APA accredited internship.  Candidates must be registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in Rehabilitation and Clinical Psychology or, if from outside Ontario, eligible for registration. 

Additional requirements:
• Clinical experience, working with individuals with physical disabilities, including pain
• Experience in delivering group interventions
• An interest in teaching and training
• Superior written, verbal and presentation skills
•  Superior interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in an interprofessional setting
• Proficiency in English and French, in oral expression and comprehension

As part of TOH’s academic mission, experience with program evaluation and/or program development skills is preferred.  Experience in a rehabilitation setting is also preferred.
 

•  Doctorate from a CPA or APA accredited clinical psychology program;
• Completion of a CPA or APA accredited internship;
• Registration, or eligible for registration, with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with declared competencies in Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation Psychology
• Experience in psychodiagnostic assessment and treatment of patients with physical disabilities, including pain;
• Experience in group interventions;
• Ability to supervise/lead/coach/mentor
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an inter-professional setting
• Superior written, verbal and presentation skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications;
• Eligible to work in Canada;
• Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (superior level) and comprehension (superior level).

Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French- and English-speaking clients.

• Experience in Rehabilitation psychology;
• Experience in program development and program evaluation.

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.  

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in.  We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.  Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.