Neuropsychologist

We have an exciting permanent part time (0.20 FTE) opportunity for an experienced Neuropsychologist to join the Interior Health team located at the Castlegar District Health Centre in Castlegar, B.C.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

This position is responsible for providing specialized neuropsychological services, including assessment, services. individual and group therapy, treatment planning and behaviour management interventions for the assigned clinical practice area(s). In addition to direct service provision, the Neuropsychologist contributes to ongoing quality improvement, program development, evaluation, and research. The position supports a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to service delivery within the continuum of Allied Health

SOME TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides specialized neuropsychological assessment services to assigned clients/patients, utilizing standardized and evidenced based interview and assessment procedures, including cognitive, social/emotional/personality, academic, vocational, and behavioural assessments.
2. Within a bio/psycho/social treatment model and working as part of a multidisciplinary team, incorporates psychological assessment results with the broader treatment plan.
3. Provides evidenced based (including behavioural and cognitive-behavioural) individual short-term therapy/counseling interventions within the assigned clinical practice area(s).
4. Provides evidenced based group therapy services within the assigned clinical practice area(s), along with consultation and supervision to group programs as required/directed.
5. Provides direction and leadership to other members of the multidisciplinary team around appropriate utilization and evidence based treatments.
6. Collaborates with the BC Neuropsychiatry program and, where appropriate, provides neuropsychological services and consultation to assigned clients/patients.
7. Provides clinical supervision to psychology students and interns as required/directed.
8. Engages in continuing competency activities consistent with requirements of the College of Psychologists’ of British Columbia.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned

Scheduling Information:

Shift types for this position are days and shift times are from 08:00 to 15:42 hours. Days of Work are Thursdays.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

At Interior Health, we’re all about giving people room to grow; room to impact; room to make a significant, personal contribution; and room to make a difference in the lives of others.