Consultant Psychologist

Calian Group Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join their dynamic team in Halifax. This role involves conducting psychological assessments for candidates, particularly for Canada Border Services Agency officers. You will utilize your expertise in clinical interviewing and psychological testing to ensure candidates meet the necessary standards. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing work on weekdays, evenings, or weekends, making it ideal for those seeking a balanced work-life dynamic. Join a network of professionals dedicated to supporting high-risk scenarios through thorough assessments and contribute to the safety and efficiency of federal operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in psychological assessments for public entities.
• Must be fully licensed for autonomous practice in Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and complete findings templates after personality assessments.
• Review and interpret testing results, conducting follow-up clinical interviews.

Skills

Psychological Assessments

Clinical Interviewing

Results Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology

Master's in Psychology

Tools

MMPI-3

16PF

Job description

Position Overview

Calian is proud to provide our public and private sector clients across Canada with psychological assessment services for candidate selection. We are currently looking for a Clinical Psychologist in the Halifax area to join our dynamic team!

When our clients who operate in high-risk scenarios are building their teams, they rely on Calian’s network of Psychologists to conduct assessments to ensure their applicants are fit for the job.

Join a team of Clinical Psychologists nationwide who provide psychological assessments for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers, helping to ensure that our federal facilities are staffed with fully assessed officers who are ready to perform their duties.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for interviewing candidates who have previously completed written personality assessments, which are administered by Calian. After your one-on-one interview, you will complete a template with your findings. You will also have the support of our experienced Senior Consulting Psychologist.
• In this role, you will be asked to perform the second part of a two-part assessment. The first part will include formal testing, using MMPI-3 and 16PF, followed by the second part, a structured clinical interview.
• You will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting the results of the testing and then conducting the follow-up clinical interview and ultimately determining whether the candidate meets or does not meet the requirements of CBSA.
• You may also be required to provide feedback on individual assessment results to the candidates and defend psychological evaluations when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing assessments for public entities in the last 10 years.
• Must have completed approximately a minimum of 50 assessments for psychological readiness of candidates in the last 10 years.
• Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology is preferred; a Master's with the proper background may also be acceptable.
• Must be fully licensed for autonomous practice as a Psychologist in Nova Scotia.
• Must be fully fluent in English.
• Must be able to conduct interviews with candidates in-person in a private office (remote cannot be considered at this time). If one does not have access to a private office space, office space may be provided to you on an as-needed basis.

Additional Requirements

• Casual contract – Flexible schedule! Based on the needs of the client and the availability of the Psychologist.
• Work can be done on weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends!