Position Summary
We have an exciting relief part time (0.80 FTE) opportunity for an experienced Neuropsychologist to join the Interior Health team located at the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops, B.C. This relief position is until September 1, 2027 or return of the incumbent.
Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Who are we looking for?
The successful applicant will join our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to provide neuropsychological assessments to inpatients receiving care for acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions. The neuropsychologist would also provide consultation to the team to help inform cognitive rehabilitation, behavioural management strategies, and discharge planning. The neuropsychologist may support other areas of care at RIH according to caseload and interest.
What we offer:
• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle
What will you work on?
This position is responsible and accountable for providing specialized neurosychological services, including assessment, individual and group therapy, treatment planning and behaviour management interventions for the assigned clinical practice area(s). In addition to direct service provision, the Neuropsychologist contributes to ongoing quality improvement, program development, evaluation, and research. The position supports a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to service delivery within the continuum of Allied Health services.
SOME TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides specialized neuropsychological assessment services to assigned clients/patients, utilizing standardized and evidenced based interview and assessment procedures, including cognitive, social/emotional/personality, academic, vocational, and behavioural assessments.
2. Within a bio/psycho/social treatment model and working as part of a multidisciplinary team, incorporates psychological assessment results with the broader treatment plan.
3. Provides evidenced based (including behavioural and cognitive-behavioural) individual short-term therapy/counseling interventions within the assigned clinical practice area(s).
4. Provides evidenced based group therapy services within the assigned clinical practice area(s), along with consultation and supervision to group programs as required/directed.
5. Provides direction and leadership to other members of the multidisciplinary team around appropriate utilization and evidence based treatments.
6. Collaborates with the BC Neuropsychiatry program and, where appropriate, provides neuropsychological services and consultation to assigned clients/patients.
7. Provides clinical supervision to psychology students and interns as required/directed.
8. Engages in continuing competency activities consistent with requirements of the College of College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
9. Performs other related duties as assigned
Scheduling Information:
Shift types for this position are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Thursday.
About this location
Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) is in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area and is one of two Interior Health tertiary referral hospitals.
Located in Kamloops, RIH offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services. Specialty services include ambulatory psychiatry, elderly mental health, clinical nutrition, and lung health.
How will you create an impact?
Joining our IH team presents an opportunity for you to not only advance your professional journey but also to make a tangible impact within our organization and the broader community we serve.
Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you
We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Join our team today!
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Ph.D. in Psychology or equivalent from a university or school recognized by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC), with an approved pre-doctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology.
• Full practicing licensee as a Registered Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.