Job detail

Neuropsychologist - Independent Contractor

CBI Health

#Interdisciplinary Team #Rehabilitation #Stakeholder Reporting #Independent Contractor #Return To Work #Stroke #Neuropsychological Assessments #Cognitive Deficits

Quick overview

The Neuropsychologist is responsible for completing comprehensive and brief neuropsychological assessments to identify cognitive deficits resulting from traumatic brain injury and stroke. They must also provide guidance to a team coordinating return to work and rehabilitation for referred individuals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Doctorate Degree in psychology approved by the College of Alberta Psychologists and maintain active registration and professional insurance. A minimum of two years of post-PhD experience is preferred but not mandatory.

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Job description

Neuropsychologist – Calgary - Chinook, AB

We are looking for a part time Neuropsychologist (Independent Contractor) for our Calgary - Chinook Location, which specializes in neurorehabilitation.

The Neuropsychologist is responsible for completing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and brief neuropsychological assessments. These assessments are utilized to identify cognitive deficits that can occur post traumatic brain injury and stroke, and provide guidance to a team of professionals who coordinate return to work and rehabilitation for individuals who have been referred to the clinic by a variety of funders.

Formal Education

Doctorate Degree in psychology from an institution approved by the College of Alberta Psychologists
Minimum 2 years experience post PhD is preferred, but not required
Active registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists
Maintenance of individual professional insurance required

Position Responsibilities

Provide consultation to an interdisciplinary team of professionals on recommendations for return to work, and required accommodations.
Work with a variety of third party payers (i.e., Workers’ Compensation Board, Auto Insurers, Disability Insurers, etc.) Counselling, Individual/family
Contribute to clinical formulations and prepare concise and timely reports for stakeholders
Complete brief and full neuropsychological batteries

Additional Skills and Experience

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to work both autonomously, as well as part of an interdisciplinary health care team
Efficiency and responsiveness in provision of required clinical documentation

About CBI Health Group

For over 40 years, CBI has been working every day to improve the health and enrich the lives of Canadians.

As Canada’s largest provider of community healthcare services, CBI is made up of over 12,000 physiotherapists, occupational therapists, registered massage therapists, kinesiologists, chiropractors, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, physicians, nurses, dietitians, behavioural therapists, administrators, and professionals.

CBI is set apart by the unique ability to work as an integrated network to foster ongoing learning, enhance best practices, improve access to care for all Canadians and achieve the best outcomes possible for our clients. With a talented, interdisciplinary team of caregivers and professionals, CBI provides the right services, in the right place, at the right time.