Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the psychologist provides neuropsychological assessments and advises and supports other disciplines in the provision of group or individual therapy in adult, community, inpatient, emergency and other Mental Health and Substance Use programs in accordance with skilled standards and clinical policies and practices. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle. ####

QUALIFICATIONS:
#### Education, Training And Experience Ph.
D. in Clinical Psychology with specific training in Neuropsychological assessment. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. Minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience working with adult clientele in mental health and addictions facility or related field.



Specific expertise and experience in neurological conditions and psychological assessment with severely mentally ill or behaviour disordered patients is essential. Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis intervention, urgent response, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Borderline Personality Disorder, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, will be an important asset. Valid BC Driver's License. #### Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, Legislative Acts and Mental Health & Addictions policy.
- Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
- Ability to deal effectively with wide range of community and facility contacts.
- Ability to respect client's rights, values and preferences including multi-cultural issues.
- Knowledge of the interactions between addictions and mental disorders. Job

Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1701.pdf

📌 Neuropsychologist - Assessment (Duncan)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Duncan