Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The psychometrist will conduct comprehensive psychological and diagnostic assessments to identify patient needs, strengths, and protective factors. This information is utilized to inform treatment plans within the Community Mental Health Service.
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IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.
We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia.
People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.
We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes.
We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.
We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us.
We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization.
There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years.
We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country.
Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country.
We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face.
We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer.
We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The Opportunity The IWK is a leading pediatric university teaching centre in Canada, providing regional tertiary-level health care to the Maritimes.
The Discipline of Psychology is strong and vibrant at IWK Health Centre, with over 60 psychologists who provide services in both Child Health and Mental Health & Addictions programs.
The MHA Program provides a full spectrum of mental health and addiction services that includes outpatient community mental health, day treatment and residential services of children and adolescents, inpatient hospital care, and forensics,.
The current position is within our Community Mental Health Service.
Services may include conducting comprehensive psychological and diagnostic assessments to identify areas of need, and strengths and protective factors, information which is then used to inform treatment.
Applicants must specify the requisition number and include a copy of his/her curriculum vitae.Hours of Work Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; flexibility in hours requiredYour Qualifications
Masters degree (MA/MSc) in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology from a recognized, accredited, university required.
One year of experience in the administration and scoring of psychological tests with the pediatric population required.
Demonstrated ability to provide team-based multi-disciplinary health care required.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills required.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with attention to detail required.
Excellent time management, organization and problem-solving skills required.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Family Centred Care required.
Competencies in other languages an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Clinical or School Psychology from an accredited university. Additionally, one year of experience in administering and scoring psychological tests with pediatric populations is required.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Nova Scotia often reflect steady demand in child and adolescent services, especially where trauma-informed care and specialized assessment skills are needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, and direct clinical experience with younger patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of trauma-informed work before applying.