Psychologist (Neuropsychology) - UBC Hospital
Psychologist (Neuropsychology) - UBC Hospital
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Come work as a Psychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychologist to join the Neuropsychiatry team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Psychologist at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Be 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.
- Work 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.
- Complete 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.
- Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities provide clinical teaching and work direction to Psychology Residents Fellows and students and conduct and participate in research.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- 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 full registration as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
Knowledge & Abilities
- 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.
Closing Statement
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.
As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded 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 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
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 equity-deserving 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 BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Employment Type
Full-Time
