ASSESSMENT PSYCHOLOGIST

ASSESSMENT PSYCHOLOGIST

OVERVIEW

Nîsohkamâtowin means “the act of helping one another” in Cree. Nîsohkamâtowin Psychology offers mental health services to First Nations communities in Alberta. Our objective is providing a two-eyed seeing approach to psychological services by honouring both indigenous and western ways of knowing. We recruit qualified professionals passionate about providing essential mental health support to deserving communities. We are recruiting a contract psychologist with assessment experience supporting psycho-educational assessments in northern Alberta through a variety of school and health centre settings. This contracted position is flexible in terms of travel and the number of assessments an individual wishes to complete.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
• Will supervise a Registered Provisional Psychologist if their approved supervision plan includes formal assessment.
• Experience working with indigenous children, adults and families is an asset and cultural awareness with an advanced commitment to reconciliation is essential.
• Flexibility and ability to travel to northern Alberta communities is essential.
• Clinical experience with the WISC, WIAT, BASC, ABAS is preferred.
• Must be able to work independently as a contractor and cooperatively within a team environment.
• Must be able to provide a criminal record check and have professional liability insurance.

CONTRACT

We have several positions. Contract is based on experience/qualification and provided for 1 year with possibility of renewal. Accommodation and travel are provided as part of the contract.

APPLICATION

Please submit a statement of interest and cv to nisohkamatowinpsych@gmail.com