Position Summary

The ANUVO Psychometrist - Assessment Specialist will have experience delivering, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist or Psychotherapist, psychological, psycho-educational, ADHD, diagnostic, and/or behavioral assessments and services to children, youths, adolescents, and young adults, in a center setting and in the student´s home environment. 

 

Duties  and Responsibilities

• Administer psychological, psycho-educational, and/or behavioral assessments and diagnostic services to 

  • Children

  • Youth

  • Adolescent

  • Young Adult

• Conduct clinical interview virtual or in-person

• Administer assessment, and testing in the student´s home or an ANUVO Educational Center setting

• Assessment Scoring - Providing scores on assessment measures 

• Assessment Interpretation - Interpretation of assessment measures

• Report writing - provide written comprehensive assessment reports and intervention recommendations.

• Feedback session with the parent or guardian

• Feedback session  with the student

• Submit a report to ANUVO Center Education SpecialistsExamine and assess behavior to diagnose behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disorders

• Maintain accurate records

• Plan intervention programs

• Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluations as needed

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Education​

• D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Educational/School Psychology preferred    

• Master's degree in the field of counseling, mental health, or a related social service discipline is required

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Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, College of Psychotherapists of Ontario license with competencies in assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families

• Experience in assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual and Developmental Disability, and Learning Disability, with thorough experience in developmental, cognitive, academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral assessment

• Experience consulting and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

• You must provide proof of registration with your regulatory college & malpractice insurance

• Must have valid criminal check and vulnerable sector screening

• Formal, supervised mental health, speech/language, occupational therapy, social work, counseling, and/or educational training specific to assessing children, or in infant and child development, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments. 

• A master's degree in psychology, education, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, social work, counseling, or in a field closely related to the intended use of the assessment, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments. or

• Certification by or full active membership in a professional organization such as the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrics and Psychotherapists (OACCPP), or other North American organizations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), the American Counselling Association (ACA), the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), or the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP) that requires training and experience in the relevant area of assessment

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Skills and Abilities

• Fluently Bi-Lingual (speaking, reading, and writing) in French and English is preferred
  interpersonal, and communication skills 

• Outgoing people-oriented 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing; Ability to proofread and edit copy

• Ability to work collaboratively; Strong team player

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

 

**NOTE: ANUVO Psychometrist Assessment Specialist includes, but is not limited to**

• Child, Youth, Adolescent, & Young Adult Specialist

• Psychologist

• Psychotherapist

• Psychometrist 

• Social Worker 

• Behavior Analyst 

• Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)