Clinical Psychologist - Gender Diversity

The Psychologist in the MCH Gender Diversity Program will play a key role in ongoing program development and implementation, as well as quality improvements, the design of program evaluation and research projects. As a member of the inter-professional MCH GD team, the psychologist with deliver care to children, youth and families in an outpatient tertiary care setting. The psychologist will promote excellence in pediatric patient and family-centered care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. Responsibilities will include: providing psychological assessment and treatment as part of an inter-professional team focusing on treatment interventions including individual, family, and group; managing and maintaining an active case workload as per program requirements and expectations; working collaboratively with other team members to develop and implement comprehensive individualized care plans for children and adolescents; providing results of clinical assessments and provision of treatment in an interdisciplinary setting; acting as a resource to other team members regarding psycho-diagnostic assessment, therapeutic intervention and program policy; providing consultation/liaison to caregivers and community agencies; developing and providing staff education and training; developing program evaluations, integrated research projects and quality assurance projects; and being an active member in program development initiatives.

1. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university, with a preference given to those with an emphasis in pediatric populations. 
2. Registered or eligible for registration in Clinical Psychology and/or Health Psychology with the College of Psychologists of Ontario; must be authorized to work with children and adolescents (with a preference given to those who are also authorized to work with families). 
3. Extensive knowledge and current experience in the provision of psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment focusing on gender diverse youth including mental health comorbidities 4. Experience with individual, group and family therapy, an asset to have experience with gender diverse youth 5. Expertise in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, family therapy, motivational interviewing techniques, mindfulness-based therapies, and other evidence-based therapies).
6. A minimum of three years of recent, relevant experience in a healthcare setting, preferably serving an outpatient pediatric population preferred.
7. Advanced skills in the development and documentation of specific interventions, conducting research (including methodological design, data management, statistics), and evaluating service outcomes for children and adolescents with complex health conditions.
8. Demonstrated competency and experience in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests, particularly those tests relevant to the assessment of personality and socio-emotional functioning.
9. Demonstrated strength in consultation, teaching, inter-professional collaboration, educating health care providers and community stakeholders, and supervising advanced learners.
10. Eligible for part-time appointment at McMaster University.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. 
12. Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to organize, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively.
13. Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, flexibility and ongoing learning.
14. Willingness to work with and evaluate a growing program.