Psychologist (Neuropsychology), Older Adult MHSU
About The Position
Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, this position is in charge of psychological services provided to a section of the facility for the designated scope of practice area within mental health services that are essential for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of clients, across their lifespan, with neurological, medical, neurodevelopment and psychiatric conditions, as well as other cognitive and learning disorders. Working in a matrix reporting relationship to the Professional Practice Director and the Patient Services Manager as applicable is responsible for providing neuropsychological services within the acute and ambulatory care settings utilizing specialized knowledge and expertise in the applied science of brain-behaviour relationships. Duties include completing neuropsychological assessments, psychodiagnostics, intervention, liaising with external agencies, attending clinical/case conferences, evaluating the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment, and maintaining client records including documenting client diagnosis and most effective form of treatment, charting client information and test results, and preparing progress notes and psychological reports. Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities, provides clinical teaching and work direction to Psychology Residents, Fellows and students, and conducts and participates in research.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Doctoral level program in Clinical Neuropsychology.
- Two (2) years' recent, related experience in the designated scope of practice areas of mental health services in the study and practice of clinical neuropsychology and related neurosciences including diagnostic and consultation services.
- Current licensure as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
- Comprehensive knowledge of neurobehavioural diagnostic and consultation techniques.
- Comprehensive knowledge of neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic assessment methods and tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of brain-behaviour relationships and neurobehavioural syndromes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychological diagnosis.
- Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
- Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Broad knowledge of evidence based neuropsychological practice.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, co-workers, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and provide work direction.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
Responsibilities
- Completing neuropsychological assessments
- Psychodiagnostics
- Intervention
- Liaising with external agencies
- Attending clinical/case conferences
- Evaluating the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment
- Maintaining client records including documenting client diagnosis and most effective form of treatment, charting client information and test results, and preparing progress notes and psychological reports
- Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities
- Provides clinical teaching and work direction to Psychology Residents, Fellows and students
- Conducts and participates in research
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
