Autism Unplugged Learning Centre and Pathways Centre for Education are seeking a PhD-level Registered Child Psychologist to provide consulting and assessment services for children and youth.
We are looking for a psychologist with experience completing psychoeducational assessments, adaptive/functional assessments, diagnostic clarification, and written recommendations for children and adolescents with learning, behavioural, developmental, emotional, and neurodevelopmental needs.
This is a flexible opportunity suited to a psychologist who enjoys meaningful assessment work, collaborative consultation, and supporting families who often require clearer direction, documentation, and next steps.
About the Role
The Consulting Psychologist may provide:
- Psychoeducational assessments
- Adaptive functioning assessments
- Cognitive and academic testing
- Learning disability / ADHD / giftedness / intellectual functioning clarification
- Autism/developmental profile consultation, where within scope
- Review of relevant school, clinical, behavioural, and developmental history
- Parent feedback sessions
- Written assessment reports with practical recommendations
- Consultation with our clinical and educational team, with proper consent
- Recommendations to support IEP planning, school placement, programming, accommodations, and family next steps
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
- A PhD-level Registered Psychologist
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
- Authorized to work with children and/or adolescents
- Experienced in clinical psychology, child psychology, or psychoeducational assessment
- Comfortable with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual/developmental disabilities, anxiety, emotional regulation concerns, and complex family systems
- Skilled in writing clear, parent-friendly, school-useful reports
- Collaborative, practical, and warm with families
- Able to work independently while also consulting with a multidisciplinary team
Assessment Areas May Include
Depending on the referral question and the psychologist’s scope, assessments may include:
- Cognitive testing
- Academic achievement testing
- Adaptive functioning measures
- Behavioural/emotional rating scales
- Executive functioning measures
- Developmental and psychosocial history
- Diagnostic impressions where appropriate
- Practical recommendations for home, school, and programming
Assets
Experience with any of the following would be considered an asset:
- Autism and neurodevelopmental assessment
- Children with complex behavioural needs
- IEP/accommodation recommendations
- OAP, Passport, or school-related documentation
What We Provide
Autism Unplugged / Pathways can provide:
- A steady referral stream
- Organized intake information
- Administrative support
- Family coordination
- Assessment space, if needed
- Access to relevant educational and behavioural observations, with consent
- Collaborative RBA-led and educational team input
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunity to support children and families who are struggling to access timely assessment services
Compensation
Compensation: Competitive compensation with flexibility for contract or per-assessment arrangements based on the psychologist’s availability, experience, assessment scope, and preferred practice model.
We are open to discussing:
- Per-assessment rates
- Hourly consultation rates
- Hybrid or in-person assessment options
- Report-writing time
- Feedback meeting structure
- Ongoing consultation availability
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- PhD in Psychology or equivalent doctoral-level psychology training
- Registration as a Psychologist, C.Psych., in Ontario with CPBAO
- Current professional liability insurance
- Experience assessing children and/or adolescents
- Ability to complete and sign formal assessment reports independently
- Strong documentation, communication, and ethical practice standards
About Us
Autism Unplugged Learning Centre and Pathways Centre for Education support children and youth with autism, developmental, behavioural, emotional, and learning needs in Georgina/York Region.
Our goal is to provide families with practical, timely, and clinically responsible support. We are looking for a psychologist who can help families better understand their child’s learning profile, adaptive functioning, strengths, needs, and next steps.
Interested applicants are invited to apply with a brief summary of their assessment experience, areas of practice, availability, and preferred consulting structure.
Please include confirmation of current registration as a Psychologist, C.Psych., in Ontario and experience completing child/youth psychoeducational and adaptive functioning assessments.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further discussion will be contacted.
Pay: $150,000.00-$220,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
