Psychologist (PhD) Adult Team-Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Middle West Pubnico; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to excellence in mental health services. As a Psychologist, you will be part of a dynamic team delivering evidence-based assessments and treatments to adults facing significant mental health challenges. This role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and a commitment to quality care within a supportive environment. With a focus on work-life balance, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in a picturesque province while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a culture of safety and ethical practice, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• PhD or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology required.
• Minimum two years clinical experience with adult population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and treatments.
• Participate in consultation groups for support and effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Psychological Assessments

Evidence-Based Treatments

DSM Diagnosis

Culturally Informed Care

Clinical Supervision

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Confidentiality

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Psy.D. Degree

Job description

Req ID: 161253
Location: Western Zone, Chipman Facility
Department: MHA WZ Adult CP
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1
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, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence-based psychological assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and older) 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, accountability, and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.

The Psychologist ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships, and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

About You

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

• PhD in clinical psychology or Psy.D. Degree
• Current registration as a Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) or current listing on the Candidate Register under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist
• Minimum of two years clinical experience required working with an adult population providing time-limited, evidence-based psychological assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and older) with Tier-3 mental disorders
• Demonstrated skills in DSM diagnosis
• Demonstrated skills in applying time-limited, evidence-based psychological assessments and treatments for mental disorders to an adult (19 years and older) patient population, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated knowledge of Stepped Care principles, clinical care pathways, and outcomes monitoring, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical supervision, learning and professional development, and commitment to same
• Demonstrated skills in providing culturally informed non-judgmental patient and family-centered care, and commitment to same
• Experience in providing supervision to psychology residents, students, and peers
• A working theoretical and practical knowledge of psychological testing applicable to an adult patient population
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, problem-solve and utilize good judgment in decision making
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices, and organizational health
• Demonstrated accountability
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Experience training and/or acting as a resource for other allied health care professionals and medical specialists
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent Part Time (50%) position; 37.5 Hours Bi Weekly

Compensation and Incentives

Psychologist PhD (Candidate Register):
$59.61 hourly

Psychologist PhD (Registered):
$62.92 - $66.23 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

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.