Summer Psychoeducational Assessment Contract

Job Opportunity

An Exciting Opportunity in Psychology at Boomerang Health

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate psychologist to join our dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic about working in paediatrics, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and has a strong desire for professional growth and skill development.
We are looking for a psychologist who can carry out psychoeducational assessments of schoolaged children. We are particularly looking for someone interested in dedicating a concentrated amount of time to testing. A strong applicant is high energy, has a positive attitude, and has a passion for helping children and families. You will work with a team of professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. This is your chance to join and contribute to a great organization.

Benefits:

• Engagement with an interdisciplinary team, with staff from rehab and medical disciplines
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Comprehensive administrative assistance for schedule management
• Room for career advancement and skill development.

Job Summary

• Provide comprehensive psychological assessments exploring a wide range of learning, attention, and/or mental health needs.
• Responsible for administering and scoring psychological measures of children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
• Generate clinical summaries and reports of psychometric results in order to provide feedback to the assessing psychologist and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide observations relevant for interpretation of assessment results and offer
  recommendations for intervention.
• Follow an evidence-based approach to assessment.
• Manage a varied caseload and meet required timelines.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records using the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Summer contract position. Opportunity to extend as well.

Qualifications

• M.A. or Ph.D. in Psychology (Ph.D. students and students in supervised practice
  welcome).
• Course work and previous clinical experience in administering and scoring psychometric measures with children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent psychosocial development and psychopathology.

Experience/Skills

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in psychological assessment with children and adolescents.
• Prefer experience in working with pediatric mental health concerns.
• Collaborate effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team and work independently.
• Apply evidence-based practices in assessments and interventions.
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in various situations.
• Maintain a high attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Interact effectively with children and adults, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills.
• Manage time efficiently and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate grit and adaptability in challenging situations.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to careers@boomeranghealth.com.