Posted 10 days ago
Neuropsychologist - Assessment
@ Island Health
Duncan, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary neuropsychologist to provide neuropsychological assessments and advise and support other disciplines in group or individual therapy across adult, community, inpatient, emergency and mental health and substance use programs. The role works within an interdisciplinary team and may require travel and use of a personal vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Provide neuropsychological assessments for adult patients
- Advise and support other disciplines in therapy provision
- Deliver group or individual therapy across mental health and substance use programs
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Travel between sites as required
Requirements summary:
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with neuropsychological assessment training
- Current BC psychologist licensure
- Minimum five years recent adult mental health or addictions experience
- Expertise in neurological conditions and psychological assessment
- Valid BC driver's licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Psychologist licensure, College of Health and Care Professionals of BC |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Clinical Psychology |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,244 |
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 professional 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.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1701.pdfJournal
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