Psychometrist (Neuropsychological/Psychometric Testing)

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Within the context of a client and family centred care model, and in accordance with professional practice standards, policies and procedures and the visions and values of the organization, this position receives work direction from a Psychologist and conducts a series of standardized neuropsychological/ psychometric tests to assess cognitive functioning, education level, learning difficulties, personality, quality of life and vocational interests. Provides Psychologist with written and/or verbal summary of test results and the client's performance and behaviour to assist in diagnosis and treatment interventions.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

ABOUT WILLOW PAVILION (VGH)
Willow Pavilion is a Regional Tertiary Mental Health & Substance Use facility located on the Vancouver General Hospital Campus. It is an advanced practice environment that offers wrap-around services to clients experiencing refractory psychiatric conditions. The interdisciplinary team includes occupational, physical, vocational, and recreation therapists and assistants, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, nurses, rehabilitation workers, doctors, peer support workers and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
• Two years' direct neuropsychological/psychometric testing experience with a variety of clinical populations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for certification with the Board of Certified Psychometrists.
• Basic knowledge of psychology assessment and treatment methods and tools.
• Broad knowledge of practices and professional standards of Psychologists.
• Basic knowledge of therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately administer and score standardized tests.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Board of Certified Psychometrists professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice.
• Basic knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Basic knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Basic knowledge of evidence based psychological practice.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• 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 supervise.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including word-processing and database software.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a series of standardized neuropsychological/ psychometric tests to assess cognitive functioning, education level, learning difficulties, personality, quality of life and vocational interests.
• Provides Psychologist with written and/or verbal summary of test results and the client's performance and behaviour to assist in diagnosis and treatment interventions.

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

What This Job Offers

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