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| Competition number, type and location: |
#17448 - Regular, full-time, Surrey (2 positions) #17458 - Regular, part-time, Abbotsford #17822 - Regular, part-time, Richmond #17642 - Regular, full-time, Nanaimo #18340 - Regular, full-time, Burnaby |
| Closing date: | September 15, 2008 |
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As a qualified, registered psychology advisor, you will work within WorkSafeBC's Worker and Employer Services division
as part of an interdisciplinary case-management team, focusing on the safe, timely, and durable return-to-work of injured workers.
As part of your duties, you will:
- Engage in collaborative, proactive, individual case consultations, planning, and monitoring (along with other health care providers)
- Assess injured workers to provide diagnostic, goal-oriented outcome analyses
- Offer educational presentations to staff to promote the concepts/practices of case management
As a qualified candidate, you ideally possess:
- PhD in psychology
- Eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists of B.C.
- Minimum two years' recent, related experience
- Problem-solving skills in a multidisciplinary case-management setting
- Additional training/experience in complex psychological assessments, in a medical-legal context
- Expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic pain and psychological reactions to adult injury/trauma
- Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office
Balance and wellness
As a leader in promoting healthy and safe workplaces, WorkSafeBC believes the health and wellness of our employees depends on a solid work-life balance. As a member of our staff, you'll have access to services that can help you get the most out of work... and life.
- Health and fitness: We offer many ways for you to keep healthy and fit. Our Richmond office includes a fitness program offering equipment and classes, and staff outside Richmond is reimbursed the cost of gym memberships.
- Self-funded leave: Contribute 20 percent of your salary annually for four years, then take the fifth year off and use your accumulated funds.
- Earned Time Off: Start with three weeks vacation, plus the ability to add another 13 days off.
- Care and nurturing: Take leave in one or more periods to a maximum of five years for the care and nurturing of your children.
WorkSafeBC offers a challenging and stimulating work environment, combined with a competitive salary range and benefits package. Please submit a resume and cover letter, quoting one of the above competition numbers, by September 15, 2008 to:
Human Resources
WorkSafeBC
PO Box 5350 Stn Terminal
Vancouver BC V6B 5L5
Fax 604 276-3291
E-mail careers@worksafebc.com or apply online
On September 15, 2008, the current cycle of recruitment will come to a close. However, we continue to welcome applications for positions at all our locations on an ongoing basis.
WorkSafeBC is an inclusive and accessible employer committed to employment equity objectives and invites applications from all qualified individuals. Only those under consideration will be contacted. If you're unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.
This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.