JOB TITLE: Psychometrist

Job Posting #: 928925

Union: Non-Union

Department: Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre (SPARC)

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre

Reports to: Manager

Hours: Up to 15.0 hours weekly (2 days per week)

Wage or Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and consistent with the University Health Network compensation policy

Status: Casual

Shifts: 2 days per week

Posted Date: 15th February 2024

Closing Date: 7th March 2024

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

SPARC, the Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre, is a clinical-research interdisciplinary program that investigates, assesses and treats chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. SPARC is looking for an experienced Psychometrist to join this interdisciplinary team. Under the supervision of a Psychologist, the successful candidate would be responsible for assisting with the facilitation of adult client intakes, conducting psychological and cognitive testing, administering and scoring assessment results, providing behavioural observations, and assisting with the development of client reports and consult letters. The Psychometrist will work with adult clients.

Duties

• Establishing necessary clinical rapport with clients
• Assist with facilitation of scheduling client intakes and testing
• Standardized administration and accurate scoring of psychological and cognitive assessments
• Experience administering and scoring neuropsychological tests including but not limited to WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, CVLT-3, RCFT, WCST, etc.
• Managing behaviours that may affect test performance
• Data entry and management of assessment results
• Assist with the development of client reports and consult letters
• Where applicable, participating in case collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Performing cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Psychology or related field
  • A minimum of one year of experience administering and scoring psychological and cognitive tests and batteries is essential
  • Understanding of psychometrics, psychological measurement, and introductory statistics
  • Ability to demonstrate their competency to administer a range of neuropsychological assessment tools
    Strong observational and analytic skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proficient oral and written communication
  • Previous experience working in a third party funded environment preferred
  • Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team and working with potentially cognitively impaired clients
  • Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a busy environment
  • Experience and comfortable using MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information in a manner easily understood by non-technical personnel
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
  • Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols preferred

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

    • Competitive offer packages
    • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
    • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
    • A flexible work environment
    • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
    • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

      Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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