Internationally Educated Psychologist (PhD & Masters)

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (health, dental, trav

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is hiring an internationally educated psychologist to join interdisciplinary teams across various sites in Nova Scotia. The role covers assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy with both individual and group therapies.

Collaboration with family physicians and community agencies is essential for integrated care. Licensing with NSRP is required; support is available through the organization for credential review, supervised practice, and EPPP where applicable.

Qualifications

• The Psychologist provides assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy.
• The role includes both individual and group treatment.
• Collaborates with family physicians, other service providers, and community agencies.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives including peer supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group psychotherapy and assessments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and community partners.
• Support ongoing clinical development through peer supervision and quality initiatives.

Education

Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Masters in Psychology from an accredited university program

Job description

Internationally Educated Psychologist (PhD & Masters)

Req ID: 215176
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department:Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union:Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

About the Opportunity

The Psychologist is a member of the interdisciplinary team. The incumbent will collaborate with other members of the team while providing assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy. The ability to conduct both individual and group treatment is required. As well, the incumbent will be required to work collaboratively with family physicians and other service providers and community agencies in the context of providing care. The successful candidate will be required to participate in quality improvement initiatives including peer supervision processes for ongoing clinical development.

Licensure for International Educated Psychologist

Before applying for a psychologist position in Nova Scotia, you’ll need to be licensed by the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP). For U.S.-trained psychologists, this process focuses on confirming that your education, supervised experience, and examinations meet Canadian standards. It typically includes credential review, completion of supervised practice requirements, and passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), with additional assessments as required. We recommend starting the licensing process early to allow time for review—and our team is here to support you throughout the journey.

We want to hear from you if you have the following:

• Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Masters in Psychologyfrom an accredited university program
• Current registration or eligible as a Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) or current listing on the Candidate Register under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist
• A minimum of two years relevant clinical experience is preferred
• Formal training and clinical experience in conducting psychological and cognitive assessment and consultation
• Experience and expertise in conducting structured clinical interviews and assessments
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in formulating and implementing treatment plans
• Travel may be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

Hours

Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia

You will be given the opportunity to specify your work hours and location preferences in the application

Compensation and Benefits

Psychologist (Masters)
$42.21 - $58.30 Hourly
Candidate Registered (step 4): $49.24 Hourly
Masters Registered (steps 5-8): $51.22 - $58.30 Hourly

$73.46 hourly with 25 years service with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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