Psychometrist, Provincial Preschool Autism Services

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychometrist to join their Provincial Diagnostics team. This role involves supporting assessments for children and youth, ensuring efficient processing of referrals and clinical tools. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Clinical or School Psychology and have experience with pediatric populations. Join a collaborative team committed to providing family-centered care in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals and their families.

Qualifications

• One year experience in administering and scoring psychological tests with pediatric populations.
• Ability to work in a team-based healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Provincial Diagnostics team with assessments for children and youth aged 0-19.
• Processes referrals, scores questionnaires, and organizes clinical tools.

Skills

Psychological Testing

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Education

Masters degree in Clinical or School Psychology

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 202176

Department/Program: Preschool Autism Diagnostics, Provincial Preschool Autism Services

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for twenty-four (24) months x 1 position(s)

Start Date: May 26, 2025

Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $36.2775 - $45.1421 /hour

Closing Date: May 13, 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families annually across the Atlantic region. Our team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners work across Nova Scotia. We focus on training, mentorship, collaboration, and offer modern facilities or virtual work options. We are committed to an anti-racist environment and acknowledge the diverse communities we serve, including Indigenous peoples, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim for our workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

Provincial Preschool Autism Services

The PPAS is a partnership between IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, and Autism Nova Scotia. It offers family-centered services to preschoolers with suspected or diagnosed autism, including diagnostics, interventions, education, and transition support.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Psychometrist supports the Provincial Diagnostics team with assessments for children and youth aged 0-19. Responsibilities include processing referrals, scoring questionnaires, organizing clinical tools, supporting team efficiencies, training, and administering assessments. Clinical work will be guided by Clinical Leaders.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; flexible hours required.

Your Qualifications

• Masters degree (MA/MSc) in Clinical or School Psychology from an accredited university.
• One year experience in administering and scoring psychological tests with pediatric populations.
• Ability to work in a team-based healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of Family-Centered Care.
• Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Thank you for your interest. We only contact selected applicants for interviews/testing. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment process. Please apply through the internal careers page if you are an IWK employee.