School Psychologist, Autism Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced School Psychologist to join our team at BC Children's Hospital and SunnyHill Health Centre. The successful candidate will provide developmental and psycho-educational diagnostic psychology assessment services for specified programs and patient groups, in consultation with the Program Manager and Head of Psychology as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide developmental and psycho-educational diagnostic psychology assessment services for specified programs and patient groups.
• Coordinate and deliver a full range of developmental and psycho-educational diagnostic assessments.
• Document assessments and outcomes and advise members of the treatment team of diagnostic outcomes.
• Function as a primary contact for the interprofessional diagnostic teams, individuals or person serving the identified patient groups.
• Provide consultation and information to community partners, public, community and professionals' group as requested by the Program Manager.
• Provide information and advice to colleagues, physicians and hospital personnel regarding the diagnostic assessment, outcomes, recommendations and patient care issues.
• Participate in in-service education for program, department and hospital staff as required.
• Supervise and provide evaluations for School Psychology learners and students as required.
• Maintain currency in the scientific literature relevant to area(s) of practice and in the application of scientific evidence to clinical decision making.
• May initiate or participate in outcome investigations and/or quality initiatives with the specified program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current registration by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC), or registration within one (1) year of employment.
• Training at the doctoral level in School psychology or Educational Psychology with related experience in specified program area, including one (1) year of recent related experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
• Recent related experience in child developmental/school and/or health care environment.
• Ability to communicate and present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to carry out duties in timely fashion.
• Ability to establish priorities, develop/implement short-term and long-term objectives.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to teach and provide instruction.
• Proficiency in computer skills related to report writing and to recording and managing data.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What We Offer:

• Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Wednesday – Friday; 0800-1600

Requisition # 170171E

What We Do:

(BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

(SHHC) provides specialized development and rehabilitation services to BC children, youth and their families.

BCCH and SHHC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA, BCCH and SHHC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.