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Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital

Department: MHA CZ Neuropsychology

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 22-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

The Psychometrist provides clinical, educational, and research functions to the hospital under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist as part of the Neuropsychology Service for the Mental Health and Addictions Program. Primary responsibilities include the administration and scoring of neuropsychological tests; participation in relevant clinical administrative tasks (e.g., communication with referral sources, chart reviews of referred patients, registration and scheduling of appointments, data entry, and ordering of testing and office materials); and participation in the training and supervision of Psychology learners (practicum students, residents).

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Master's degree in psychology or equivalent acceptable to the discipline.
- Completion of coursework in psychological assessment
- Training and/or experience in the administration and scoring of neuropsychological tests
- Experience working in a clinic setting with adult clinical populations; experience in a mental health clinic or service is an asset
- Proficient with core computer skills (e.g., MS Office, SPSS), Emerald Workload Measurement
- Solid organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and awareness of ethical and professional practice standards in Psychology
- Sound clinical judgment




- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

Hours

- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation And Benefits

$38.11 - $48.61 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You’ll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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