Psychotherapist; Research

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada’s top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital‑based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is seeking a Psychotherapist in Research, or a candidate with Clinical Psychology training that includes psychotherapy, to join the Department of Supportive Care within the Global Centre for Research and Training in Psychological Care (G‑CPC). This role is divided equally between clinical psychosocial oncology practice (50%) and research, project management, and education support (50%). The successful candidate will provide compassionate, evidence‑based psychosocial care that is grounded in a patient‑centered, relational therapeutic approach.

The role requires strong clinical skills, interest in adult education, and the ability to support ongoing research and program development. Subject to available funding, a contract extension or more permanent role within the G‑CPC may be possible.

Closing Date:
August 15, 2026

• Clinical Responsibilities
  • Deliver evidence‑based psychosocial oncology care, including:
    • Completing psychosocial assessments and delivering psychotherapy (i.e., Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully [CALM] and Emotion and Symptom‑Focused Engagement [EASE]) to individuals, couples, and families affected by cancer; therapy delivery will be in the context of hospital‑based clinical programs (e.g. CALM Clinic) as well as research trials (e.g. evaluating the benefit of psychotherapy added to usual care to support patients and families affected by cancer).
    • Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family wellbeing across the illness trajectory.
    • Documenting clinical work in accordance with UHN standards and regulatory requirements.
    • Participating in case discussions, care planning, and clinical rounds.
• Research, Education, and Program Responsibilities
  • This portion of the role supports educational, program management, and research activities within the G‑CPC.
• Educational Program Support
  • Coordinating and facilitating supervision groups for clinical trainees and early‑career clinicians.
  • Supporting the development and delivery of workshops, seminars, and clinical training programs.
  • Assisting with the creation and maintenance of online and digital educational materials.
• Research and Project Coordination
  • Supporting quantitative and qualitative research related to CALM and EASE therapy, clinician training, and supportive care innovation.
  • Assisting with ethics submissions, data collection, study coordination, data analysis, and knowledge dissemination.
  • Managing timelines, communication, and workflow across multiple national and global projects.
  • Liaising with internal, national, and international collaborators involved in quality improvement initiatives.

• At minimum, completion of a master’s degree in Health, Psychology or Social Sciences or recognized equivalent required.
• At minimum, 2‑3 years of practical and related experience required.
• Member in good standing of an appropriate regulated health profession’s college (e.g., College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario; Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers).
• Experience in providing individual and group psychotherapy is an asset.
• Clinical competence to provide structured psychotherapy in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss is an asset.
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