WCB Alberta is Looking For Psychological Assistant (Bachelor’s) at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Job Title:
Psychological Assistant (Bachelor’s)

Job Type:
Temporary Long Term (Fixed Term) / Full time

Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

Psychological Assistant (Bachelor’s)

Millard Health

Edmonton / Calgary, AB

Temporary, Full-Time Position

ing to the Team Lead, Psychological Support Services, the Psychology Assistant will review, screen and triage referrals for assessment and Psychology Consultant services. Psychology Assistants also assist Psychologists in specific psychology assessments, by administering and scoring psychological test instruments and contribute to ing as required.

Your Psychological Assistant responsibilities:
Referral screening and triage.

Completion of file reviews and clinical summaries.

Collaborating with claim owners as a clinical resource to help move care planning forward by resolving psychology support services requests.

Coordinating CPA/NPA and Psycho-vocational assessment referrals to other providers within and outside of Alberta.

Liaising with authorized and non-authorized psychologists and other providers.

Assisting with administering psychometric assessments (including behavioural observations) for staff psychologists.

Contributing to approved research projects.

Providing education to case managers on psychosocial issues.

Your experience and skills:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a Psychology Program with related experience in a similar environment.

Highly developed interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to provide written work at a professional level with an understanding of relevant psychological knowledge.

Good knowledge of rehabilitation practices and familiarity with community resources.

Understanding of WCB policy and procedures is an asset.

We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance, supportive leadership, and a caring and collaborative work environment.

Salary: Grade H3 Start Rate: $70,004.49 to Job Rate: $89,999.30

In accordance with the HSAA Collective Agreement

This is a temporary, full-time position for approximately one year with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security clearance.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume to www.wcb.ab.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Closing Date: October 18, 2023