Neuropsychologist

Fraser Health Authority; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Port Moody is seeking a Neuropsychologist responsible for comprehensive assessments and supervising psychology interns. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and two years of relevant experience in neuropsychological assessments. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and knowledge of treatment modalities.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent, related experience in neuropsychological assessment.
• Experience with geriatrics and neuropsychological testing for dementia diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessments of client functioning.
• Conducts various assessment modalities and maintains clinical records.
• Supervises psychology students and interns.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental theories

Ability to prepare comprehensive written assessments

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

Current registration with CHCPBC

Job description

Overview

The Neuropsychologist is responsible for the provision of a full range of neuropsychological services.

Responsibilities

• Provides a comprehensive oral and/or written assessment of client functioning that may include information on intellectual, neuropsychological, and psychological factors (including psychopathology).
• Conducts assessments through a variety of modalities including interviewing, behavioral observations, self-report inventories, and psychologist-administered test batteries.
• Offers consultation to colleagues on assessment and treatment issues, including direct consultation for formal assessments or discussions about concerns regarding a client.
• Produces and maintains confidential client clinical records in accordance with established standards; writes timely and accurate reports to ensure continuity of communication and full client documentation.
• Supervises psychology students and interns when required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Two (2) years\' recent, related experience in neuropsychological assessment, experience in administration and interpretation of neuropsychological testing with clients who have severe mental illness, and experience with geriatrics including use of neuropsychological testing in differential diagnosis of dementia. Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC), or eligibility for registration. Valid BC Drivers License and possession of personal vehicle for business use as applicable.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of developmental theories, family and social dynamics, treatment and behavior management modalities, psychological and neuropsychological testing and interpretation.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive written assessments.
• Kgood understanding of relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of service delivery systems at local, regional and provincial levels.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment and physical capability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. Fraser Health values diversity and is committed to planetary health, respect, caring and trust, and to inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe hiring practices.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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Senioriy level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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