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Psychometrist - Youth Justice Assessment Clinic

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As part of the Child, Youth & Emerging Adult Program (CYEAP), Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) provides care and treatment to children and youth between the ages of 6 and 24. Clients and their families served by CYFS are offered specialized services and customized care across an inpatient, day treatment, and outpatient continuum of care. These services are closely aligned with our Research Centres including the McCain Centre for Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and the Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression.

Position Description :

CYFS is seeking applications for a part-time, temporary (3 months) Psychometrist for clinical duties primarily (but not exclusively) in the area of youth with our Youth Justice Assessment Clinic. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for clinical psychological assessment duties. You will provide psychological / psychometric assessment to our Youth Justice Assessment Clinic. Your duties include conducting psychological testing, administering and interpreting psychological measures, preparing psychological assessment reports, and providing feedback to staff and to families. In addition, you will be required to conduct interviews with families and support team members in the collection of collateral information relevant to assessments. Knowledge and experience providing culturally competent clinical assessment is considered an asset and experience working with justice-involved youth is essential. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements. Ability to work flexible hours is a requirement. This position is located at 80 Workman Way.

The successful candidate will possess a Master's degree in Psychology, with focused training and experience with children and adolescents. The successful candidate will have 2 years experience in conducting standardized intellectual and neuropsychological tests with children and youth, as well as experience administering, scoring and interpreting standardized parent and teacher report questionnaires. A strong background in learning and developmental disabilities is considered an asset and experience working with justice-involved youth is required. Computer skills, including word processing and interpretation of computer-generated test reports, are essential. Your strengths include excellent writing skills and the ability to work within specific deadlines. You will also possess strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and collegially as a team member in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. Bilingualism (French / English) is an asset.

All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions.We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 416 535 8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries.

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