Psychologist

Work setting

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Examine and assess behaviour to diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Plan intervention programs
• Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
• Interpret test results
• Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Provincial or territorial Psychologist's Certificate of Registration

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement