Psychologist I - Testing Psychologist

Reporting to the Unit Manager of Child & Adolescent Addiction & Mental Health, the Psychologist I is a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a range of psychological services on an acute inpatient unit with a primary focus on assessment, consultation, and group facilitation. Responsibilities include psychological testing, interpretation, and assessment of adolescents (13-17 years) presenting with complex mental health concerns and associated developmental, cognitive, and behavioural disorders. The role requires active collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. The Psychologist I contributes to case formulation, service planning, and clinical decision-making in alignment with best practice standards and ethical guidelines. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

As a Psychologist I, you will work with or within teams to provide a range of standard level psychology services to patients and their families within the established standards, directives, and policies for the work environment. Your services may include psychological screening and/or assessment, diagnosis, interventions, rehabilitation, prevention and promotion, as well as educational activities. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals in planning and implementing services that align with best practices and ethical and professional standards. You will provide input to the interprofessional team related to psychological factors, barriers and dynamics that influence client treatment planning, participation, outcomes and team functioning, and consult and collaborate with teams and community services. Your duties may also include providing supervision to psychometrists, provisional psychologists and/or masters level psychology students, and providing input into program, policy and/or procedure development in addition to participating in formal research initiatives.

Master's degree in Psychology in an applied area relevant to the practice setting from an accredited university program. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). Applications from Provisional Psychologists may be considered.

Experience conducting psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational assessments with adolescents (ages 13-18), including providing feedback and writing integrated assessment reports. Competency in administering and interpreting standardized assessment measures, including cognitive tests (e.g., WISC-V), academic measures (e.g., WIAT-4), and symptom inventories.

Competency in administering and interpreting personality assessment measures (e.g., MMPI-A RF, MACI-II, PAI-A). Competency in administering and interpreting Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment tools (e.g., ADI-R, ADOS-2). Training and experience in trauma-informed and attachment-informed care.