Psychometrist - Schizophrenia Research-camh

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The Schizophrenia Division at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada’s largest academic health sciences centre dedicated to mental health and addiction, is focused on advancing care and outcomes for individuals experiencing schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders through a combination of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research. Research in the Schizophrenia Division is focused on diverse interests, including clinical and functional outcomes, treatment trials, brain imaging, genetics, physical health, digital technologies, and health services research. The Schizophrenia Division is seeking one part-time, contract (12 months) Psychometrist to support a multisite, randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of combined Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) and Cognitive Remediation (CR) for schizophrenia spectrum disorders and related sub-studies. The Psychometrist will assist the team on delivering manualized therapy interventions, including both group and individual CBTp and/or CR sessions. The project will also include a number of clinical and research related duties including: participating in monthly community of practice meetings; maintaining participant records and study documentation; performing data entry and database management; conducting literature reviews; analyzing research data for knowledge translation (including presentations and publications); and coordinating with collaborating sites (University of British Columbia, Queen’s University, and University of Toronto Scarborough). You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at the 1051 Queen Street.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in psychology, with at least two (2) years of experience in delivering CBTp. Prior experience in the delivery of cognitive remediation is also required, along with eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and diverse stakeholders is essential. Demonstrated communication skills (both oral and written) are required as is the ability to explain complex issues in plain language. The candidate will be detail oriented, well organized, with the ability to meet deadlines and to work independently with minimal supervision. Prior research experience with individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and proficiency in data analysis are required. You have the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.