POSITION: Psychologists – Masters or Doctoral
ORGANIZATION: Empowerment Health Services
LOCATION: Truro, Nova Scotia
Dr. Tara Power and Empowerment Health Services seeks psychologists interested in expanding their skills to include neuropsychological and comprehensive psychological assessments within a legal context.
We are a private practice firm in Truro, Nova Scotia specializing in independent medical evaluations (IME) in the Atlantic Provinces and Ontario. These assessments are offered both virtually and in person. We seek a dedicated and skilled psychologist to join our team as part of our ongoing growth.
At Empowerment Health, you will be able to provide comprehensive psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments and learn about the intersection of law and psychology. We have established relationships with a multitude of IME agencies and can provide the right candidate with the opportunity to learn and grow within our practice. This position would be perfect for a psychologist looking to gain experience in neuropsychological and psychological assessment, medical evaluations and the processes of expert witness testimony.
Duties:
- Design assessment protocols appropriate for each case.
- Conduct assessments through various treatment modalities, including interviewing, behavioural, observation, self-report inventories and psychologist-administered test batteries.
- Conduct personal history interviews with examinees.
- Review academic and medical records.
- Administer and score neuropsychological and psychological tests (intelligence, academic achievement, cognition, personality) to adults.
- Provide a comprehensive oral and/or written assessment of client functioning that may include specific information on the following areas: intellectual, neuropsychological, and psychological (including psychopathology).
- Provide treatment recommendations based on your knowledge of evidence-based research.
- Produce and maintain confidential client clinical records under established standards and procedures.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of patients being investigated and encourage optimal performance by providing appropriate physical and psychological support.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an accredited institution.
- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Nova Scotia.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)
Qualifications that may be assets:
- Experience conducting psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments in a clinical setting.
- Strong diagnostic skills and ability to formulate treatment plans based on assessment results.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices for treating various mental health disorders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of treatment and behaviour management modalities, psychological and neuropsychological testing and interpretation.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive written assessments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Prior experience.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation.
- Administrative and testing support personnel.
- Practice management software to assist with scheduling, electronic record keeping and billing.
- Up-to-date testing materials and training.
- Potential for travel and opportunities for professional development and consultation.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team culture.
- Supervision in the areas of Clinical Psychology (adult) and Neuropsychology (adults and seniors) for a variety of client populations
- Ability to offer assessments virtually and in person.
If interested, please forward your CV or resume to: Office@empowermenthealth.ca or mail to: 1 Commercial Street, 3rd Floor, Truro, NS, B2N3H8