Psychologist (Masters) Adult - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality psychological services. This position offers the opportunity to work with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, ensuring evidence-based care within a supportive framework. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to ethical practices, you will thrive in an environment that values diversity and collaboration. Enjoy a fulfilling career while embracing the beautiful lifestyle that Nova Scotia has to offer.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Masters in Psychology required with clinical experience in Mental Health & Addictions.
• Knowledge of Stepped Care principles and commitment to quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and treatments for mental disorders.
• Participate in consultation groups for effective assessments and treatments.

Skills

Evidence-based psychological assessments

Clinical supervision

Culturally informed care

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Masters in Psychology

Job description

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Psychologist (Masters) Adult - Mental Health & Addictions

Req ID: 169412
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Department: MHA WZ Adult CP
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Adult Outpatient -Mental Health & Addictions, the Psychologist (Masters)is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence based psychological assessments and treatments to individuals, with Tier-3 Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders. All services are provided within a Stepped Care framework and practice is guided by disorder based clinical care pathways. Each clinician participates in a consultation group to ensure collegial support and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Successful completion of Masters in Psychology
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)
• Minimum of two years' clinical experience required working in the field of Mental Health & Addictions
• Demonstrated knowledge of time-limited evidence based psychological assessments and treatments for Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated knowledge of Stepped Care principles and clinicalcare pathways, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical supervision, learning and professional development, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated knowledge in providing culturally informed, non-judgmental patient and family centre care, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated accountability and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, problem solve and utilize good judgment in decision making
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives and evidence based practice
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical supervision, learning and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain personal health and to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent Full-time Position, 75 Hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$39.39 - $51.78 Hourly

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.

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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