Psychologist (phd), Provincial Preschool Autism Services (incentives Available)

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated clinical psychologist to join its Preschool Autism Diagnostics team. This role involves conducting diagnostic assessments for children suspected of autism and collaborating with a provincial team to ensure equitable access to quality assessment services. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and experience with autism assessment tools. Join a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Nova Scotia.

Benefits

Signing Bonus up to $7,000

Flexible Work Options

Training and Mentorship

Union Membership Benefits

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology required.
• Experience with autism assessment tools, especially ADOS-2.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments for children suspected of autism.
• Collaborate within a provincial team to support diagnostics and interventions.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Autism Assessment Tools (ADOS-2)

Report Writing

Treatment Planning

Fluency in Additional Languages

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD/PsyD)

Supervised Post-Doctoral Training

Job description

Click here as an internal applicant.
Company: IWK Health

Req ID: #
Department/Program: Preschool Autism Diagnostics, Provincial Preschool Autism Services
Location: Flexible within the province

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (100% FTE), x 2 positions
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $54.0472 - $69.2483/hour
Closing Date: May 15, 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $7,000 with a two-year return of service period.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre providing tertiary and primary care for two million individuals annually across Atlantic Canada. We have approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners. We focus on training, mentorship, collaboration, and offer modern facilities and virtual work options. We are committed to supporting our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for donor support.

We promote an anti-racist environment, acknowledging the unceded Mi’kmaq territory of Nova Scotia, and are dedicated to eliminating discrimination, building trust, and reducing barriers faced by diverse communities. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Provincial Preschool Autism Services (PPAS) is a partnership providing family-centered services to preschoolers suspected of or diagnosed with autism across Nova Scotia, including diagnostic assessments, interventions, and supports tailored to individual needs.

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager of PPAS, the clinical psychologist will conduct diagnostic assessments for children suspected of autism, supporting access and quality of assessment services province-wide. The role involves collaboration within a provincial team, supporting diagnostics, interventions, caregiver education, and interprofessional collaboration. Travel is expected to ensure equitable access.

Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, 75 hours bi-weekly.

Your Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD/PsyD).
- At least one year of full-time predoctoral residency in relevant areas.
- 3-5 years of doctoral training including research, practicum, and residency.
- Registration or eligibility with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP).
- Completion of supervised post-doctoral training, including assessment of core competencies.
- Experience with autism assessment tools, especially ADOS-2.
- Knowledge of psychological diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and research methods.
- Skills in rapport building, report writing, formulation, and treatment planning.
- Ability to supervise and mentor.
- Fluency in additional languages is an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment process.

This is a unionized healthcare position, with preference given to union members.