Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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The SickKids Lupus Research Program in the Division of Rheumatology is seeking a Clinical and Research Psychologist to join our team. The SickKids Lupus Research Program strives to improve outcomes for children and adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus through multidisciplinary research. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), the psychologist will assist with projects related to childhood-onset lupus. The psychologist will participate in clinical research projects assisting with data analysis and interpretation, and assist in the preparation, presentation and publication of study results. The psychologist may also perform neuropsychological assessments, interpret and communicate results, and assist with data entry and management. The psychologist will work collaboratively with a team of physicians, nurses, researchers, and other project staff.

Here's What You Get to Do:

Contribute to clinical research that contributes to and extends scientific knowledge of psychological health outcomes in a pediatric chronic illness population Perform neuropsychological assessments of current cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning in the context of the child's neurodevelopmental and medical history Interpret and communicate assessment results, and assist with data entry and management Work collaboratively as a member of the Lupus team Create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge to develop treatment/educational programs to respond to child and family needs

Here's What You'll Need:

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, with declared competencies in neuropsychology and clinical psychology Training in the scientist/clinician model of care Excellent problem-solving, time management, written and oral communication skills Ability to conduct clinical research and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Proficiency in assessment and psychotherapy with children/adolescents and interviewing and educating families Demonstrated commitment to advancing and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type:

Temporary 6 month contract, 0.20 FTE


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Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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