Job Description

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the work direction of the Forensic Psychologist, the Psychologist Assistant administers and scores general and specialized forensic psychological tests, including neuropsychological screens, malingering measures, personality tests and risk assessment/management tools for adults who are in conflict with the law at various locations such as the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, FPSC Regional Clinics, correctional centres, or probation offices dependent upon the situation. Observes client\'s behaviour such as his or her affect, motivation, response to failure and success, and any evidence of perceptual disturbances or bizarre behavior during testing, and provides the Forensic Psychologist with verbal and/or written descriptions of the client\'s behaviour.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
• Recognized training and/ or experience in administering a wide variety of psychodiagnostic tests.
• Specialized academic course and experience in forensic psychology including risk assessment and risk management for specific areas of offending (i.e. sexual assault, spousal assault and violence).
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

• General knowledge at the Undergraduate level on psychological testing and psychopathology especially in the context of the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well with others and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and to prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem-solve, and effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment including basic knowledge of computer software I.e. Windows, MS Word.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Provincial Health Services Authority