Psychometrist

Come work as a Psychometrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychometrist to join the team in North Vancouver today to join our team!

As a Psychometrist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Receive 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.
• Provide psychologist with written and/or verbal summary of test results and the clients performance and behaviour to assist in diagnosis and treatment interventions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors 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

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of psychology assessment and treatment methods and tools.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with coworkers clients and their families both oneonone 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.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including wordprocessing and database software.
• Broad knowledge of practices and professional standards of Psychologists.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publiclyfunded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Awardwinning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equitydeserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.