Psychology Technician - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Psychologist, the Psychology Technician provides psychological testing, scoring and reporting of results to the Psychologist. The primary responsibilities of the Psychology Technician are focused on optimizing the provision of neuropsychological services within the Seniors Health program. Neuropsychological testing involves the assessment of cognitive functioning including judgement, memory, attention, language, visual perception, general intelligence (IQ), motor speed, spatial perception, abstract reasoning and emotional/behavioral issues using standardized paper and pencil or computerized tests. Other clinical, educational and patient research duties may be assigned depending on service needs at the discretion of the supervising Psychologist.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neurosciences, or related fields acceptable to the discipline (e.g., Health Sciences)
- Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- A minimum of one year of related experience required, including administering and scoring neuropsychological tests
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with clients/patients with diverse backgrounds and presentations
- Training and/or experience in the administration and scoring of psychological tests
- Experience working with geriatric populations and with persons with dementia or other neurologic disorders
- Experience working or volunteering in a clinical or research setting in a psychology related area
- Experience working with database, word-processing, and statistical programs (e.g. SPSS) are an asset
- Travel to other sites may be required
- Competencies in other languages is an asset, French preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides psychological testing, scoring and reporting of results to the Psychologist.
- Optimizes the provision of neuropsychological services within the Seniors Health program.
- Conducts assessments of cognitive functioning including judgement, memory, attention, language, visual perception, general intelligence (IQ), motor speed, spatial perception, abstract reasoning and emotional/behavioral issues using standardized paper and pencil or computerized tests.
- May be assigned other clinical, educational and patient research duties depending on service needs at the discretion of the supervising Psychologist.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- travel insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
