Psychologist (PHD) - Early Psychosis Program - Mental Health & Addictions (#225866)

HealthCareCAN; Halifax; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health seeks a Psychologist (PhD) for the Early Psychosis Program. The role provides specialized psychological assessments and interventions for young adults 19–35 with first‑episode psychosis, within an interdisciplinary team.

Emphasis on recovery-oriented care, measurement-based practice, and program development. Applicants should have a recognized PhD in Clinical Psychology, NSRP eligibility, and experience with CBT for psychosis.

Qualifications

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the NSRP.
• Two years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health problems.
• Experience with Measurement Based Care platforms.
• Training in psychodiagnostics assessments.
• CBT for psychosis and CACBT accreditation are assets.
• Experience with DBT/ACT and group therapy is an asset.
• Research experience is an asset.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and provide supervision.
• Interest in program evaluation; French language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized psychological assessment and intervention for young adults with first-episode psychosis.
• Deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed treatments within an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement measurement-based care and engage clients in data collection.
• Participate in program development, quality improvement, and clinical education.
• Direct patient assessment and individual/group treatment interventions.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Program evaluation

Clinical supervision

CBT for psychosis

Measurement Based Care

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Psychologist (PHD) – Early Psychosis Program – Mental Health & Addictions (#225866)

Req ID: 225866
Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building – QEII
Department: MHA CZ Early Psychosis Program
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (70%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 27-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

The Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program (NSEPP) provides specialized, community-focused mental health services for young people aged 12 to 35 experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The clinical catchment area is the Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health, but the team provides support and leadership to clinicians working with early phase psychosis patients across the province via the Early Psychosis Intervention Nova Scotia (EPINS) provincial network. It is also a very academically active team, with research programs in psychopharmacology, psychosocial therapies, neuroimaging, cannabis, and psychosis service delivery, as well as supervising numerous clinical and research learners at all levels.

The Clinical Psychologist is a key member of NSEPP (the Early Psychosis Program), providing specialized psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation for young adults 19 – 35 years experiencing first‑episode psychosis or early signs of psychosis. Working within an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist delivers evidence‑based treatments that are recovery‑oriented, trauma-informed and congruent with best practices and family centred care. In addition, the psychologist will implement measurement-based care into their practice and participate in program development, quality improvement, and clinical education. Specific responsibilities include providing direct patient assessment and individual/group treatment interventions.

About You

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

• Recognized PhD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP)
• A minimum of two years’ relevant clinical experience is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience providing evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health problems.
• Knowledge and experience working with Measurement Based Care platforms and engaging clients in data collection within their practice.
• Training in and experience conducting psychodiagnostics assessments.
• Training and experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is essential, with experience in CBT for psychosis, CBT for addictions, and CACBT accreditation being particular assets.
• Training in and experience providing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and/or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are particular assets.
• Training and experience in group treatment and/or process groups
• Research experience is a particular asset.
• Capable of independent professional judgment, initiative, self-reliance, and adaptability in developing, organizing, supervising, and delivering high-quality psychological services.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team required.
• Interest in and experience conducting program evaluation.
• Experience teaching and providing clinical supervision
• 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 part-time position; 52.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$54.05 – $70.97 hourly

Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 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.

What You’ll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services; we’re a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you’ll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

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.