Assessment Psychologist

CASA Mental Health • Edmonton, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating hope for children, youth and families? At CASA Mental Health, every role contributes to our mission of building resilience and advocating for the children and families we serve. Guided by our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive, we deliver holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care across Alberta.

You will be a part of a team that provides individualized therapy and assessment while also offering education in a small, therapeutic classroom setting. In CASA’s Day Programs, children attend as they would a community school. The family and care team work together to support the child’s social, emotional, academic and physical development. Areas of focus include social skills, academic functioning, and emotional and sensory awareness.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology and formal training in psychological assessments.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
• Prior educational and clinical experience in the administration, scoring and interpretation of cognitive, academic, social/behavioural/emotional, executive and adaptive functioning assessments for children and adolescents.
• Knowledge and experience supporting the healing of children and youth who have experienced trauma.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to build consensus.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records or similar information systems.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) or Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) training, as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior success with high-needs youth with learning disabilities, developmental delay, executive dysfunction or complex needs is an asset.
• Experience supporting the mental health of children and youth who identify as LGBTQ2S+.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret tests of advanced and specialized clinical/psychological services, including cognitive, memory, behavioural, emotional, academic, social, adaptive, personality and executive functioning.
• Conduct observations in the Day Programs classrooms to inform assessment and/or treatment planning.
• Make independent, advanced clinical decisions regarding assessment, treatment and modification of treatment, and regarding discharge of multi-dimensional/complex patients.
• Effectively triage patients based on their level of need.
• Interpret assessment results and compile comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct one-on-one consultation with caregivers or clinicians regarding school placement/programming or implications of cognitive abilities on the ability to engage in therapy.
• Regularly attend and contribute to case conferences within Day Programs.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, nurses, social workers, health visitors, school health nurses, occupational therapists and therapy support assistants, or any other involved professionals.
• Develop and consult on high-quality assessment and therapeutic work of other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Score, interpret and report on pre- and post-measures, such as the BASC, Conners EC, and Parenting Stress Index.
• Attend transition meetings to support the implementation of recommendations and school program planning.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups or provide presentations to CASA staff, families or external organizations, as directed by Program Manager.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
• Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending, Personal Spending, your RRSP or CASA Pension Plan.
• Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match.
• Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
• Paid time off for illness, bereavement, moving and education.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
• Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Knowledges Day.
• Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level