Clinical/School Psychologist

The North Star Developmental Clinic; Surrey; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Star Developmental Clinic in South Surrey, BC seeks a School Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist/Registered Psychologist to join our private practice on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will assess learning differences and related exceptionalities in youth, collaborating with a supervisory structure if not yet registered.

Registration with BC College of Health and Care Professionals is ideal but not essential; supervision is available for those not yet licensed.

Qualifications

• Master’s level training in psychology with coursework/experience in psychoeducational assessments.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Experience with Level C test administration is preferred or eligible.
• Training in psychoeducational assessment administration, formulation, and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments and related evaluations for learning differences and ADHD in children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Apply an integrative, developmentally-informed, family-centered approach to assessment and reporting.
• Collaborate within a supervisory structure if not yet eligible for professional registration.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate findings with families, schools, and stakeholders.

Skills

Psychoeducational assessment

Report writing

Family and school communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in School or Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

Career Opportunity: School Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist /Registered Psychologist

The North Star is seeking a dynamic, creative clinician to join our thriving team on a full-time basis in sunny South Surrey, BC. The successful candidate will be well-trained in the assessment of learning differences and related exceptionalities in children, adolescents, and young adults. Ideally (not essential) eligible for registration with the BC College of Health and Care Professionals or already registered. Clinicians not eligible for registration will require supervision. We are happy to accept applicants who are well-trained and not eligible for licensure within our supervisory structure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments and related evaluations for learning differences, ADHD, and other exceptionalities in children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Apply an integrative, developmentally-informed and family-centred approach to assessment and reporting.
• Collaborate within a supervisory structure if not yet eligible for professional registration.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate findings with families, schools, and relevant stakeholders.

Benefits

• Marketing and Referral Network – Professional online presence, well-developed referral plan, and a large network of professional referral sources.
• Full Administrative Support – Administrative team provides client care and support for clinicians, including data entry and report writing.
• Strong Team Culture – Professional development opportunities, regular clinical consultation with peers, retreats and social events to promote team connections.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration or already registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is ideal, but not essential.
• Minimum master’s level training in school psychology or clinical psychology with training/experience in standardized assessments of learning challenges, ADHD, and related exceptionalities.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Eligible for Level C test administration.
• Training in/experience with psychoeducational assessment administration and formulation, report writing, and parent and school communication.

About The North Star

Founded by Dr. Vanessa Lapointe and co-directed by child development specialist David Loyst, the North Star is a destination private practice in Metro Vancouver for child-related support services. Our team offers children and their families compassionate and skillful support through counselling, psychoeducational assessments, workshops and support groups. The North Star is located in the seaside community of South Surrey/ White Rock, which boasts an array of housing options, excellent schools, parks, recreation, and retail amenities. Just minutes from the beach, 40 minutes to downtown Vancouver, and under an hour to local ski hills, South Surrey offers the comforts of a connected community with proximity to a city. For more information visit www.wishingstarclinic.com. Please submit resume and cover letter to [e-mail].