Psychological Assistant (Bachelor’s)

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Job Title:

Psychological Assistant (Bachelor’s)

Job Type:

Temporary Long Term (Fixed Term) / Full time

Job Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Millard Health

Edmonton / Calgary, AB

Temporary, Full-Time Position

Why WCB-Alberta?

We are a team that cares. Over 2,000 people, each with unique skills, expertise and perspective, work together every day to help minimize the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on Alberta workers and employers.  Located in four offices in Edmonton and Calgary, we are a team connected by a shared purpose and value.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province’s Workers’ Compensation Act, WCB-Alberta provides protection for over two million workers and over 170,000 Alberta employers. Our employees are inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of injured workers and businesses throughout the province.

Reporting 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 reporting 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.
• Reliability and time management skills are integral to your success in this position.
• The ability to work 7.25 hour shifts between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday is required.

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. For more information, please refer to the Collective Agreement between WCB-Alberta (Millard Health) and Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).

Salary:       Grade H3        Start Rate:     $71,404.58   to      Job Rate:    $91,799.29

                   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.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability.  Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume to Careers – WCB Alberta. Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security clearance. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Closing Date:  May 7, 2025