Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Psychology Technician provides psychological testing, scoring, and reporting of results under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist. The role focuses on optimizing neuropsychological services for the Seniors Health program, assessing cognitive functions and behavioral issues.
21-Jul-26About the Opportunity Under the direct supervision of a Registered Psychologist, the Psychology Technician provides psychological testing, scoring and reporting of results to the Psychologist. The primary responsibilities of the Psychology Technician are focused on optimizing the provision of neuropsychological services within the Seniors Health program. Neuropsychological testing involves the assessment of cognitive functioning including judgement, memory, attention, language, visual perception, general intelligence (IQ), motor speed, spatial perception, abstract reasoning and emotional/behavioral issues using standardized paper and pencil or computerized tests. Other clinical, educational and patient research duties may be assigned depending on service needs at the discretion of the supervising Psychologist. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neurosciences, or related fields acceptable to the discipline (e.g., Health Sciences) Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail will be required A minimum of one year of related experience required, including administering and scoring neuropsychological tests Experience working with clients/patients with diverse backgrounds and presentations preferred Training and/or experience in the administration and scoring of psychological tests preferred Experience working with geriatric populations and with persons with dementia or other neurologic disorders preferred Experience working or volunteering in a clinical or research setting in a psychology related area preferred Experience working with database, word-processing, and statistical programs (e.g. SPSS) are an asset Travel to other sites may be required Competencies in other languages is an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours
Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 12 months Compensation and Benefits $36.13 - $44.30 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neurosciences, or a related field is required, along with at least one year of experience in administering and scoring neuropsychological tests. Experience with geriatric populations, dementia, and statistical software like SPSS is preferred.
Market context
Psychology Technician roles in Nova Scotia are often tied to rehabilitation, memory care, and supportive services where neuropsychological testing helps guide treatment. Competition can be strong because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree, hands-on test administration and scoring experience, and familiarity with geriatric or dementia care; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, match your SPSS and testing experience to the posting and note any direct work with older adults.
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