Clinical Neuropsychologist - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Hamilton, ON
- On-site
- Posted Oct 3, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Master’s degree
- Apply by
- Oct 7, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The neuropsychologist will provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to pediatric hematology and oncology patients to monitor neuro-cognitive development. They will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide recommendations and referrals for psychological concerns.
Job details
The Neuropsychology service within the Pediatric Oncology team offers an important role in the long term outcomes of children diagnosed with cancer in the Hamilton, Halton, Waterloo and Niagara regions. The majority of children treated for cancer incur neuro-toxic effects on the developing brain and the neuropsychology service assesses and monitors for changes across the lifespan. We work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, child-life specialists and Allied Health in a multi-disciplinary setting. The Neuropsychologist receives referrals from the medical team and will provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to the patients, to measure and monitor neuro-cognitive development and provide recommendations related to neuropsychological changes and referrals to other services for any psychological concerns. Neuropsychological assessment referrals are received exclusively from the pediatric hematology and oncology program and the position will have a designated psychometrist. Knowledge and experience with neuro-oncological diagnoses, such as brain tumors and leukemia’s, as well as exposure to associated neurological sequelae including seizures, stroke, and other blood disorders, would be an asset. A candidate who is also trained as a Clinical Psychologist would be an asset to offer psycho-diagnostic and psychoeducational assessment. Doctoral level training in Clinical Neuropsychology from an accredited university Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university an asset Registered or eligible for registration as a psychologist or psychologist in supervised practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario for the practice of neuropsychology Minimum of two years recent, relevant experience working with children and adolescents Clinical training and current experience in neuropsychological assessment with adults also an asset. Demonstrated consultation skills and ability to work flexibly with multi-disciplinary teams Experience providing supervision, teaching, and training Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and quality improvement Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to provide education to health care providers, students, and community Interest in developing and participating in research
What you’ll do
The neuropsychologist will provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to pediatric hematology and oncology patients to monitor neuro-cognitive development. They will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide recommendations and referrals for psychological concerns.
Requirements
Candidates must have doctoral-level training in Clinical Neuropsychology and be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. A minimum of two years of recent, relevant experience working with children and adolescents is required.
Listed skills
- written communication · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Training · Preferred
- Quality Improvement · Preferred
- Supervision · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Neuropsychological assessment
- Clinical neuropsychology
- Pediatric hematology-oncology
- Neuro-cognitive development monitoring
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Psycho-diagnostic assessment
- Psychoeducational assessment
- Consultation skills
- Supervision
- Teaching
- Training
- Quality improvement
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Research participation
- Hematological Disorders
- Leukemia
- Quality Improvement
- Working With Children
- Research
- Hematology
- Pediatrics
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Development
- Psychology
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Neuropsychological Assessments
- Pediatric Oncology
- Verbal Communication Skills
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Education
- Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
- Psychologist
- Psychologists
- Psychologists, All Other