Psychometrist - Neuropsychology

**Posting Period**:
Open: May 6, 2023

Deadline: May 19, 2023

Non-Union

**Department Name**:
Psychology Department - Neuropsychology - Epilepsy Program

The Epilepsy Program is dedicated to the management of epilepsy, particularly epilepsy surgery. Devoted primarily to investigation of patients for possible epilepsy surgery, the Epilepsy Unit is also used to aid diagnosis of epilepsy and other related conditions, and to evaluate patients for other types of treatment, including trials of antiepileptic medications.

Reporting to the Manager, Psychology, the Psychometrist administers psychological tests, under the supervision of a Clinical Neurosychologist, for adult and older adolescent patients with intractable epilepsy. The goals of a pre-surgical neuropsychological assessment typically include the identification of potential areas of cerebral dysfunction, assessment of hemispheric dominance for language, and communication to the team and the patient the results of the neuropsychological assessment including potential cognitive risks of a proposed resection.

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $29.35 per hour - $36.68 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education, or a related discipline
- Minimum one year recent, related clinical experience preferred
- Successful completion of courses related to Psychological Assessment and Brain/Behaviour Relations
- Proficient skill with Microsoft Excel and SPSS
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently administer and accurately score cognitive and neuropsychological tests with timely delivery of patient data and summary sheets to supervising psychologist
- Ability to adhere to the principles of ethical and professional conduct for Psychology patients
- Demonstrated commitment to the employee performance development competencies
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.