Temporary- Psychologist - Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders - Mental Health Care Program

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.  As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Posting Period

Open:        September 11, 2025

Deadline:  September 24, 2025

Non-Union

Department Name

Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders - Mental Health Care Program

The Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Service provides assessment, consultation, outpatient treatment, and intensive treatment for children and adolescents living with eating disorders. The primary treatment modality is family-based treatment. In this position, you will work on an interprofessional team that is comprised of a dietitian, a social worker, nurses, Child and Youth Care workers, a pediatrician, and psychiatrists. The psychologist's responsibilities include: psychological assessment, diagnosis, and providing treatment to children and adolescents with eating disorders; program development and evaluation; education and training; and patient-centered supervision to our staff and students.  The position also includes supervision of psychology residents in our accredited psychology residency program.  There is also the potential for adjunct faculty appointment with the Department of Psychology at Western University.  The team is dedicated to improving our service and the treatment of eating disorders more generally; as such, the successful candidate will supervise the psychometrist to oversee program evaluation and research activities. Psychologists who are particularly interested in family-based treatment for eating disorders and ensuring that care is consistent with empirically supported treatments would be very well suited to the position.  Supervision and support is available for new graduates who are required to become registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Our team is passionate and excited about the work we do and are eager to welcome a new team member.

Rate of Pay:               $64.82 per hour - $81.03 per hour

Hours of Work:          37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Minimum two (2) years recent clinical experience with children and adolescents in a mental health care setting
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders preferred
• Authorized (or eligibility to be authorized) to practice Clinical Psychology
• Authorized (or eligibility to be authorized) to practice with Children and Adolescents
• Expertise in psychological assessment and evaluation, diagnoses, biopsychosocial case conceptualization, evidence-based Intervention, and consultation
• Proven advanced ability to apply ethics, standards, and jurisprudence
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA)
• Demonstrated ability in program development and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability in working with interprofessional health care teams
• Demonstrated advanced ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and a commitment to working within an academic environment
• Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume! 

Immunization Requirements  

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC. 

Teaching, Learning and Research 

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca. 

 As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.