Psychometrist

The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) program is located at the Hamilton General Hospital (HGH) site of Hamilton Health Sciences. Patients are assessed on an outpatient basis within the Neurosciences Ambulatory Centre at HGH.

As a member of the Epilepsy team, the Psychometrist will provide psychometric support to the Clinical Neuropsychologist within the EMU at HGH. Familiarity and experience working with adult populations experiencing neurological disorders, in addition to a sound working knowledge and experience in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of neuropsychological (i.e., psychological, cognitive, sensory-perceptual, motor) test measures, is required. Report writing experience is also an asset, but not a requirement; however, the Psychometrist will be expected to gather and summarize behavioural observations in written form. The Psychometrist will be expected to maintain current knowledge about standardized and evidence-based testing and assessment instruments.

Monday - Friday; Days 

Regular 
Schedule 
Part-time 
Hours per week 
15.0 
 

1. Master’s degree in psychology preferred
2. Experience in conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessments of adults
3. Experience in using standardized and current cognitive and psychological assessment and testing measures with adults
4. Experience and skill in consultation and communicating feedback to adults and their families
5. Minimum of two years recent experience working with adult populations
6. Recent experience working with adult populations experiencing seizure disorders is considered an asset
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
9. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning
10. Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively
11. Demonstrated skills working within a multi-disciplinary team

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement