Neuropsychologist

Interior Health; Kamloops; Presencial; CAD 90 000 - 110 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary package

Career growth

Training paid by employer

Vacation paid by collective agreement

Insurance premiums paid

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan contribution

Balanced lifestyle

Resumo da oferta

Interior Health in Kamloops, BC is seeking a part-time relief Neuropsychologist (0.80 FTE) to join the Royal Inland Hospital team. The position runs until September 1, 2027, or return of the incumbent, with responsibilities including neuropsychological assessments for inpatients with acquired brain injury and related conditions.

You will contribute to cognitive rehabilitation planning, behavioral management, discharge planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support quality

Qualificações

• Ph.D. in Psychology from a recognized university with an approved pre-doctoral internship in neuropsychology.
• Full practicing license with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialized neuropsychological assessments to inpatients with acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
• Provide consultation to the multidisciplinary team to inform cognitive rehabilitation, behavioral management, and discharge planning.
• Contribute to quality improvement, program development, evaluation, and research.
• Supervise psychology students and interns as required.

Conhecimentos

Neuropsychology expertise

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Discharge planning

Formação académica

Ph.D. in Psychology

CHCPBC license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary

We have an exciting relief part time (0.80 FTE) opportunity for an experienced Neuropsychologist to join the Interior Health team located at the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops, B.C. This relief position is until September 1, 2027 or return of the incumbent.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will join our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to provide neuropsychological assessments to inpatients receiving care for acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions. The neuropsychologist would also provide consultation to the team to help inform cognitive rehabilitation, behavioural management strategies, and discharge planning. The neuropsychologist may support other areas of care at RIH according to caseload and interest.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package


• Career Growth


• Employer paid training/education


• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)


• Employer paid insurance premiums


• Extended Health & Dental coverage


• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan


• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

This position is responsible and accountable for providing specialized neurosychological services, including assessment, individual and group therapy, treatment planning and behaviour management interventions for the assigned clinical practice area(s). In addition to direct service provision, the Neuropsychologist contributes to ongoing quality improvement, program development, evaluation, and research. The position supports a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to service delivery within the continuum of Allied Health services.

SOME TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides specialized neuropsychological assessment services to assigned clients/patients, utilizing standardized and evidenced based interview and assessment procedures, including cognitive, social/emotional/personality, academic, vocational, and behavioural assessments.


2. Within a bio/psycho/social treatment model and working as part of a multidisciplinary team, incorporates psychological assessment results with the broader treatment plan.


3. Provides evidenced based (including behavioural and cognitive-behavioural) individual short-term therapy/counseling interventions within the assigned clinical practice area(s).


4. Provides evidenced based group therapy services within the assigned clinical practice area(s), along with consultation and supervision to group programs as required/directed.


5. Provides direction and leadership to other members of the multidisciplinary team around appropriate utilization and evidence based treatments.


6. Collaborates with the BC Neuropsychiatry program and, where appropriate, provides neuropsychological services and consultation to assigned clients/patients.


7. Provides clinical supervision to psychology students and interns as required/directed.


8. Engages in continuing competency activities consistent with requirements of the College of College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).


9. Performs other related duties as assigned

Scheduling Information:

Shift types for this position are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Thursday.

About this location

Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) is in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area and is one of two Interior Health tertiary referral hospitals.

Located in Kamloops, RIH offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services. Specialty services include ambulatory psychiatry, elderly mental health, clinical nutrition, and lung health.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team presents an opportunity for you to not only advance your professional journey but also to make a tangible impact within our organization and the broader community we serve.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desired.

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Join our team today!

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Psychology or equivalent from a university or school recognized by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC), with an approved pre-doctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology.


• Full practicing licensee as a Registered Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).