Neuropsychologist

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $52.81 - $65.96 / hour

Job Summary

Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Detailed Overview

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

Responsibilities

1. Provides a comprehensive oral and/or written assessment of client functioning that may include specific information on any of the following areas: intellectual, neuropsychological, psychological (including psychopathology).
2. Conducts assessments through a variety of treatment modalities including interviewing, behavioral, observation, self-report inventories and psychologist administered test batteries.
3. Offers consultation to colleagues on assessment and treatment issues which may involve a direct consultation as with a formal assessment or a discussion with the colleague over concerns regarding a particular client.
4. Produces and maintains confidential client clinical records in accordance with established standards and procedures; writes timely and accurate reports of relevant observations and evaluation of care to ensure continuity of communication and full client documentation.
5. Supervises psychology students and interns when required.
6. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Two (2) years' recent, related experience in neuropsychological assessment and experience in administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessment in clients with severe mental illness and experience in geriatrics including the use of neuropsychological testing in the 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

1. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental theories, family and social dynamics, treatment and behavior management modalities, psychological and neuropsychological testing and interpretation.
2. Ability to prepare comprehensive written assessments.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation.
4. Demonstrated sound knowledge of the service delivery systems at the local, regional and provincial level.
5. Demonstrated ability in implementing policies and procedures.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
7. Ability to deal effectively with others.
8. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
9. Ability to operate related equipment.
10. Physical ability 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.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.