Clinical Psychologist, Family Intensive Outreach Services (Signing Bonus available)

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join their Family Intensive Outreach Service. This role involves providing evidence-based mental health treatment to children and youth struggling with Disruptive Behaviour Disorders. You will collaborate with families in their homes and work closely with an interprofessional care team. The position offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth and mentorship. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in mental health and are eager to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus up to $10,000

Enhanced benefits and wellness programs

Training and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D/PsyD in Clinical Psychology with 5+ years of clinical experience.
• Proficiency in family and individual therapy for youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide treatment for children/youth with Disruptive Behaviour Disorders.
• Conduct psychological assessments and consult with community service providers.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Mental Health Treatment

Family Therapy

Individual Therapy

Supervision Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Education

Ph.D/PsyD Degree in Clinical Psychology

Completion of APA or CPA Accredited Predoctoral Internship

Job description

Company: IWK Health
Req ID: 195524
Department/Program: Family Intensive Outreach Services, Mental Health And Addictions
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $52.9875 - $68.5528/hour
Closing Date: April 24, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

Successful external applicants may be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of up to $10,000 if they qualify. (There is a Return of Service Agreement attached to the bonuses).

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

The current position is with the Family Intensive Outreach Service (FIOS) of the Adolescent Intensive Services portfolio. FIOS is a community-based outreach service that provides intensive treatment to clients and their families, struggling with Disruptive Behaviour Disorders.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager of FIOS, and under the direction of the team lead, the Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the planning and provision of treatment with children/youth and their families struggling with Disruptive Behaviour Disorders across the age spectrum of the MHA program. Responsibilities include evidence-based mental health treatment (family and individual), staff supervision, psychological assessments, consultation with other staff members and community service providers, program development and evaluation. Clinical services are provided to the family in their homes or another location convenient to them requiring the incumbent to travel regularly within Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours days

Your Qualifications

• Ph.D/PsyD Degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program.
• Completion of an APA or CPA Accredited Predoctoral Internship in Psychology.
• Currently registered, or eligible to be registered, with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology.
• Minimum five (5) years of formal training and clinical experience in child/adolescent mental health; at least two years clinical experience as a PhD/DPsych prepared Psychologist.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in assessment and treatment of youth and families where a young person is struggling with mental health and/or addictions issues. A particular skill set in working with disruptive behaviours is an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in providing both family and individual therapy.
• Recent experience in providing clinical supervision to staff/team preferred as well as demonstrated ability to consult with both other professionals.
• Theoretical knowledge and practice competency in a family systems approach preferred. Knowledge and experience in the Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy model an asset.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellent time management, workload prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional care team, while effectively carrying out administrative and clinical responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care preferred.
• NCI Certification required.
• Successful completion of CPR Level C Health Care Provider course in the last 12 months required.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, evidence informed practice/best practice.
• Ability to participate in the clinical training activities of the Psychology Discipline.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.
• Holds a valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.