Assessment Psychologist

Flippa.com; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking an Assessment Psychologist to join their collaborative team. This role focuses on providing specialized psychological assessments and support to children, youth, and families, ensuring they receive the mental health care they need. The successful candidate will conduct thorough assessments, make independent clinical decisions, and work closely with caregivers and clinicians to enhance therapeutic outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology with formal training in psychological assessments.
• Minimum two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and interpret psychological tests for children and youth.
• Compile comprehensive psychological assessment reports with recommendations.

Skills

Psychological Assessments

Clinical Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.


Job Details

Wage range: $49.74 - $63.18 per hour
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA Fort Road
Union:In-scope
Classification:Assessment Psychologist
FTE: Up to1.0 FTE (36.25 hours per week)
Status:Permanent

About the Role
The Clinical Practice team is a collaborative inter-professional group that works to build capacity in mental health service providers through coaching, mentoring, education and consultation. The team supports service providers both within CASA and rural Alberta.

The Assessment Psychologist will:

• Conduct assessment and interpretation of tests of advanced and specialized clinical/psychological services, including cognitive, memory, behavioural, emotional, academic, social, adaptive, personality and executive functioning.
• Make independent, advanced clinical decisions regarding assessment, treatment and modification of treatment and discharge of multi-dimensional/complex patients.
• Effectively triage patients based on their level of need (i.e. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Treatment, Resources and Community Supports (FASTRACS) program referrals; manage patients by discharge dates).
• Interpret assessment results and compile comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.
• One-on-one consultation with caregivers or clinicians regarding school placement/programming or implications of cognitive abilities on the ability to engage in therapy.
• Attend school conferences to support the implementation of recommendations and school program planning.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups or provide presentations to CASA staff, families or external organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology and formal training in psychological assessments.
• Current registration in good standing with The College of Alberta Psychologists.
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
• Prior educational and clinical experience in the administration, scoring and interpretation of cognitive, academic, social/behavioural/emotional, executive and adaptive functioning assessments of children and adolescents.
• Prior success with high-needs youth with learning disabilities/developmental delay/executive dysfunction/complex needs is an asset.
• Experience supporting the mental health of children and youth who identify as LGBTQ2S+.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to build consensus.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records or similar information systems.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials : 25-018.

Please indicate what type of eligibility you have to work in Canada.*

Are you a current or previous CASA employee?*

What is the highest level of education you have completed?*

Please indicate how many years of relevant experience you possess.

If you are an applicant with Social Worker education, do you posses psycho-social intervention designation from the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)?*

If you are an applicant with Psychology education, please indicate your status with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).*

Successful candidates will be required to meet the conditions of employment listed on the job posting. Are you able to meet all of the conditions of employment listed?*

How did you hear about this opportunity?

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I am currently a placement student at CASA?*

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