Job Summary

Come work as a Psychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychologist to join the Provinical Neuropsychiatry Program Team at University of British Columbia Hospital. Apply today to join our team!
As a Psychologist at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be in charge of psychological services provided to a section of the facility for the designated scope of practice area within mental health services that are essential for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of clients, across their lifespan, with neurological, medical, neurodevelopment and psychiatric conditions, as well as other cognitive and learning disorders.
• Work in a matrix reporting relationship to the Professional Practice Director and the Patient Services Manager as applicable
• Be responsible for providing neuropsychological services within the acute and ambulatory care settings utilizing specialized knowledge and expertise in the applied science of brain-behaviour relationships.
• Complete neuropsychological assessments, psychodiagnostics, intervention, liaise with external agencies, attend clinical/case conferences, evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment, and maintain client records including documenting client diagnosis and most effective form of treatment, charting client information and test results, and preparing progress notes and psychological reports.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities, provide clinical teaching and work direction to Psychology Residents, Fellows and students, and conduct and participate in research.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate of a Doctoral level program in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Two (2) years’ recent, related experience in the designated scope of practice areas of mental health services in the study and practice of clinical neuropsychology and related neurosciences including diagnostic and consultation services.
• Current full registration as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
  Knowledge & Abilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of neurobehavioural diagnostic and consultation techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic assessment methods and tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of brain-behaviour relationships and neurobehavioural syndromes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychological diagnosis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of evidence based neuropsychological practice.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, co-workers, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and provide work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.