Psychometrist, Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Dartmouth, NS

17h•CA$38 - CA$50•Onsite

About The Position

The IWK is a leading pediatric university teaching centre in Canada, providing regional tertiary-level health care to the Maritimes. The Discipline of Psychology is strong and vibrant at IWK Health Centre, with over 60 psychologists who provide services in both Child Health and Mental Health & Addictions programs. The MHA Program provides a full spectrum of mental health and addiction services that includes outpatient community mental health, day treatment and residential services of children and adolescents, inpatient hospital care, and forensics. The current position is within our Community Mental Health Service. Services may include conducting comprehensive psychological and diagnostic assessments to identify areas of need, and strengths and protective factors, information which is then used to inform treatment. Applicants must specify the requisition number and include a copy of his/her curriculum vitae.

Requirements

Masters degree (MA/MSc) in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology from a recognized, accredited, university required.
One year of experience in the administration and scoring of psychological tests with the pediatric population required.
Demonstrated ability to provide team-based multi-disciplinary health care required.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills required.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with attention to detail required.
Excellent time management, organization and problem-solving skills required.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Family Centred Care required.

Nice To Haves

Competencies in other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive psychological and diagnostic assessments to identify areas of need, and strengths and protective factors.
Informing treatment based on assessment findings.