Psychometrist

**Position Summary and Scope of Service**:
The Psychometrist provides services in accordance with the Mission and Values of St.Amant, policies and procedures of the assigned Program(s), external legislation and regulatory bodies and all relevant professional standards of practice. The Psychometrist is familiar with and promotes a “customer service focus” in the provision of services to clients, staff and in other professional relationships.

As an active team member in the Program(s) assigned, the Psychometrist participates in continuous quality improvement activities, including the development, modification and implementation of service and program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and standards. The Psychometrist uses service evaluation feedback to purposefully and continually strengthen services. The Psychometrist actively supports all program initiatives designed to strengthen services and program integrity.

The Psychometrist supports a client-centred approach to service or family-centred practice when applicable. The Psychometrist promotes processes which contribute to self determination and the development of skills and competencies of individuals and care providers. This pertains to all areas of intervention, including assessments.

The Psychometrist performs all duties professionally, ethically and with integrity. The Psychometrist takes an active role and personal responsibility for continuous learning to promote knowledge and best practices. The Psychometrist participates in staff development opportunities, research and maintains all professional registration and continuing education requirements.

The Psychometrist is familiar with social policy, issues, trends, practices in the field, needs, gaps or opportunities which may improve the lives of persons with disabilities, or which promote social justice, equity or accessibility.

The Psychometrist is familiar with and adheres to all policies related to risk management and those of workplace activity, promotes and follows all safe, healthy and respectful workplace practices.

**Qualifications**:
**Educational and Professional**:

- Possess an M.A. or M.Sc. degree in Psychology from an accredited university with training and clinical experience with psychometric assessments
- Performs all duties under the supervision of a Certified Psychologist (C.Psych.)

**Clinical**:

- Must possess a minimum of one year's experience in providing psychometric assessments to individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and/or psychological/behavioural disorders
- Knowledge of the structure of social, health, and educational services within Manitoba
- Must be able to work effectively with clients, caregivers and families, staff, other clinicians, and other agencies
- Must be proficient with a variety of standardized psychological assessment tools used for evaluating cognitive abilities and adaptive functioning
- Must demonstrate ability in data collection and analysis, and interpretation of the information obtained by these assessment techniques
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice relevant to the support, assessment, and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities
- Must be knowledgeable of the literature in the area of disabilities, of the history of support and treatment to this population, and of current trends, philosophies, and practices concerning their care, education, work and lifestyles
- Ability to support and practice interdisciplinary teamwork in order to provide services in the clinical, educational or living environment of the person with a developmental disability
- Ability to define a service plan with individuals and caregiver
- Understands own clinical limitations and seeks support and consultation for clinical activities so as to do “no harm”
- Prioritize, structure and manage scheduling caseload(s) effectively to achieve targeted outcomes
- Ability to identify high risk situations and respond appropriately

**Personal**:

- Ability to demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Mission and Values of St.Amant
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability to provide education and training in public forums
- Knowledgeable of the concepts of Quality Improvement (QI) and ability to implement services consistent with these concepts in a complex environment
- Positive, energetic, self directed and client focused
- Ability to serve as a model in cooperative teamwork, conflict resolution and process improvement
- Ability to work harmoniously and contribute to effective employee relationships
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours as necessary
- Possess a valid Manitoba driver's license and a vehicle is a necessity for community based programs
- Successful completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Abuse Registry Check is required
- Proficiency in a Microsoft Office environment
- Project a professional image
- Possess the physical ability to perform the duties of the p