Psychometrist - Ottawa, Canada - JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA
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Ottawa, Canada

1 month ago

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Position Summary:


Reporting to the Manager of the Centre for Children, Youth and Families the Psychometrist performs a variety of duties involved in administering and scoring a battery of psycho-educational tests in accordance with clearly defined procedures, at the request of, and under the clinical direction of a psychologist.

Testing will mostly be completed with children and youth, but occasionally may include adults.


Qualifications/Experience:


  • At least one year of experience providing psychoeducational testing.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Higher level of education is an asset.
  • Coursework in psychometrics/psychological assessment or equivalent education in psychology, psychotherapy, social work, counselling, or a related mental health field.
  • Experience and training in administering current testing instruments, such as WISC, WAIS, WIAT, CTOPP, Conner's CPT, etc. (Additional training and mentoring will be provided if necessary.)
  • Experience working with children, youth, and their families
  • Work well under the supervision of a registered psychologist. Ongoing clinical supervision and training will be provided.
  • Be available to work during standard business hours, with one or two evenings a week, flexibility is an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required as extensive assessment report writing. Proficiency in a second language is an asset, especially in French, but not required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to cope in stressful situations
  • Ability to work independently and professionally, as well as in a team environment with strong problemsolving skills
  • Must be detailoriented, accurate, and dependable with strong organizational skills
  • Legal eligibility to work in Canada on an ongoing basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Collecting the individual's personal information and scheduling appointments if needed
  • Administering and scoring using various testing instruments
  • Observing and detailing behavioral observations to help the psychologist to complete the individual's evaluation
  • Customizing tests for clients to suit specific agency needs
  • Make recommendations to clinical team
  • Ensures quality client care that is consistent with best practices, agency standards, and evidencebased approaches.
  • Maintains necessary documentation and records.
  • Provide accurate and timely reports
  • Participates in supervision, meetings, case conferences, workshops (including professional development opportunities)
  • Performs related work as assigned.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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