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Clinical Child Psychologist
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Clinical Child Psychologist to provide developmental and psychological assessments and treatment for infants, children, adolescents and their families at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health. The role requires a doctoral degree in clinical child psychology and BC Psychologist licensure, with 1 to 5 years of experience with children with developmental or emotional disorders. Travel may be required and a personal vehicle may be needed.
Responsibilities:
- Provide developmental and psychological assessments of infants, children and adolescents
- Deliver psychological treatment to children and their families
- Work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team
- Keep current with developments in the field of psychology
Requirements summary:
- Doctoral degree in clinical child psychology or equivalent
- Current BC licensure as a Psychologist
- 1 to 5 years experience with children with developmental or emotional/behavioural disorders
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Preferred: supervised practice in clinical child psychology
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Clinical child psychology |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,279 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Program Director or Senior, and under the general direction of the Program Director or Senior, Psychology, provides developmental and psychological assessments and psychological treatment of infants, children, adolescents, and their families referred to the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Doctoral degree in clinical child psychology (or equivalent). Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. One (1) to five (5) years experience in working with infants, children, and adolescents with developmental disorders or with emotional or behavioral disturbance. Experience in the supervised practice of clinical child psychology is preferred. Valid BC Driver's license.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated organizational, planning and instructional skills.
- Ability to keep abreast of current developments in the field of Psychology.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD789.pdfJournal
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