Psychology Associate Wanted

Manitoba Psychological Society; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Psychological Society is seeking a qualified psychologist with a Master's degree to administer, score, and interpret psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and families within CYTS services. The role involves conducting structured clinical interviews and gathering data to support clinical reports and treatment planning.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of testing procedures and interpretation, strong communication, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology from a recognized university is required.
• Extensive knowledge of testing procedures, test forms, and materials used in psychological assessment.
• Knowledge of psychological test interpretation.
• Extensive knowledge of the application of psychological principles to mental health and illness.
• Foundational knowledge of normal development and psychopathology.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct a clinical interview with a patient and, where applicable, with collateral informants (e.g., family members) and other practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with patients of all ages.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of data management skills.
• Ability to speak and understand French would be an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Administers, scores, and interprets psychological assessments and measures.
• Conducts structured clinical interviews.
• Collects and evaluates assessment data.
• Prepares clinical reports and supports the delivery of psychological services.
• Assists in patient treatment and care.

Skills

Clinical interview

Assessment administration

Test interpretation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data management

French language (asset)

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

As a site of Shared Health Manitoba's Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Addictions, Child and Youth Treatment Services (CYTS) provides a range of mental health and substance use/addiction services to children and youth who experience mental health, substance use, and/or emotional disorders, and their families. A full continuum of programs and services, both community and hospital-based, are available to children, adolescents and their families.

Position:

Reports to the Director of Psychology and works under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist. Administers, scores, and interprets psychological assessments and measures. Conducts structured clinical interviews. Collects and evaluates assessment data. Prepares clinical reports and supports the delivery of psychological services, including assisting in patient treatment and care.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's degree in Psychology from a recognized university is required
• Extensive knowledge of testing procedures, test forms, and materials used in psychological assessment.
• Knowledge of psychological test interpretation.
• Extensive knowledge of the application of psychological principles to mental health and illness.
• Foundational knowledge of normal development and psychopathology.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct a clinical interview with a patient and, where applicable, with collateral informants (e.g., family members) and other practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with patients of all ages.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of data management skills.
• Ability to speak and understand French would be an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks.

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