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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Krembil Brain Institute (KBI), Neuropsychology Clinic
Reports to: Melanie Cohn
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $59.06 - $73.82 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full Time (until July 2027)
Closing Date: July 12, 2026

Position Summary
We are recruiting a Neuropsychologist to provide temporary full-time or part-time parental leave coverage in the Neuropsychology Clinic at the Krembil Brain Institute (KBI), Toronto Western Hospital. The clinic provides specialized neuropsychological assessment services for adults and older adults with complex neurological conditions.

The role will primarily support diagnostic neuropsychology services across KBI programs, with responsibilities adjusted based on service needs. This may include assessment of patients with movement disorders, epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, neurovascular disorders, and other complex neurological presentations, as well as selected post-operative or neurosurgical-related assessments. Assessments are conducted within a supervised assessment model that may include psychometrists and psychology learners, and support cognitive diagnosis, prognostic formulation, treatment planning, and patient- and family-centred care.

Duties

• Conduct evidence-based neuropsychological assessments of adults and older adults with complex neurological conditions, including review of clinical documentation, clarification of referral questions, selection and interpretation of appropriate assessment tools, and integration of results obtained through supervised testing.
• Provide cognitive diagnostic and prognostic opinions to support clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and patient- and family-centred care.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and communicate results and recommendations to referring physicians, treatment teams, patients, and families.
• Supervise psychometrists and psychology trainees involved in assessment administration, scoring, and documentation, as appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings, rounds, professional development, and administrative activities relevant to clinical service delivery, as appropriate.

• Completion of a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, preferably from a CPA- or APA-accredited program.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO), with Clinical Neuropsychology declared as an area of competency for adults and older adults.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience following completion of doctoral training in neuropsychological assessment; experience with neurological populations and/or in a hospital-based neuropsychology service is preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in integrating functional neuroanatomy and relevant linguistic, cultural, educational, and other background factors in case formulation.
• Strong skills in report writing and communication of results and recommendations to patients, families, referring physicians, and interprofessional colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while meeting clinical timelines.
• Experience supervising psychology learners and psychometrists is an asset.
• Experience with electronic patient record systems is an asset.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.