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Job Title:

Psychometrist B

Posted Date:

5/19/2023

Closing Date:

5/26/2023

Functional Discipline:

Children & Womens Health

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Janeway Children's Hospital Psychometrist B Children and Women's Health Program - Therapeutic Rehabilitation Temporary, Full Time (until September 9, 2023 with possibility of extension) 24070TMP

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8-hour day shifts)
Salary	CG-35, ($31.04 - $34.63)
Competition Number	2022007230
Posted Date	19 May 2023
Closing Date	26 May 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

This is a professional psychology position which operates under the clinical direction of registered psychologists within the Children's Rehabilitation Program of Eastern Health, a tertiary healthcare environment. This position is responsible for the provision of independent psychometric assessment services as well as effective oral and written communication of assessment results. The application of psychological knowledge and skill is used in administering, scoring a wide variety of comprehensive psychometric tests.

This service provides cognitive and neuropsychological assessment and treatment to children and adolescents with neurological conditions and/or physical disabilities to aid in the facilitation of their care. Caseload assignment will be coordinated by the Psychology service and will be provided primarily to outpatients.

This position reports to the Division Manager for Children's Rehabilitation and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Psychology for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required, less than 10 lbs.
Regularly sits, occasionally works in awkward/cramped positions, and stands to facilitate or teach groups.
Fine finger/precision work when on the computer and visual concentration is required when in sessions with patients (i.e. reviewing patient charts/notes, tests and for documenting work, and when reading or researching information).
Auditory concentration is required in sessions with patients to listen attentively, to be alert and to obtain and interpret information correctly. A higher than normal level of attentiveness is required when assessing high risk patients.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized Master's Degree in Psychology with major course work in the administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric tests is required.
Experience in assessing clients with mental health issues, physical disabilities and cognitive impairments would be an asset.
Experience assessing children and adolescents is required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with Psychologists, co-workers and clients.
Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with clients, their families and other members of the interprofessional team.
Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
Demonstrated ability to apply psychological/psychometric tests.
Pediatric Assessment experience is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

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