Psychologist PhD/PsyD - Operational Stress Injury Clinic - Mental Health & Addictions

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

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Psychologist for their Operational Stress Injury Clinic. The role involves delivering specialized mental health assessments and treatments to Veterans and their families. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and have a strong background in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders. This is a permanent full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration under the Psychologists Act of Nova Scotia.
• Experience working with veterans or police services personnel preferred.
• Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police personnel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessment and treatment services to Veterans and their families.
• Maintain contact with VAC area counselors and develop treatment plans.
• Utilize tele mental health technologies for service provision.

Skills

Clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders

Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD

Experience in an interdisciplinary service delivery model

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Education

Recognized doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

CPA/APA accredited internship/residency in clinical psychology

Job description

Req ID: 200260
Location: Provincial Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital (Dartmouth) & Cape Breton Regional Hospital (Sydney)
Department: Operational Stress Injury Clinic - Mental Health & Addictions
Type of Employment: Permanent Full Time Opportunities Available x 3
Union: Healthcare Bargaining Unit Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together across the province. Our team provides a variety of 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.

About the Opportunity

The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), RCMP, and the Department of National Defense (DND), who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g. posttraumatic stress disorder, and other anxiety disorders; Depression; Chronic Pain, etc.). The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and an occupational therapist. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist delivers mental health assessment and treatment services to Veterans and their families.

The OSI Psychologist will also be required to:

• Provide education with various stakeholders i.e. VAC District offices
• Maintain contact with the referring VAC area counselors, RCMP, and DND in the development of treatment plans and referrals
• Utilize OSI supported tele mental health and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities
• Utilize outcome-measurement based care as adapted by the Operational Stress Injuries National Network
• Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injuries National Network
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the NSHA and in compliance with the VAC guidelines for OSI clinics

About You

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

• Recognized doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
• Registered or eligible for registration under the Psychologists Act of Nova Scotia
• CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) in clinical psychology
• Clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of: anxiety and mood disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD using evidence based approaches is an asset
• Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders required such as PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR is an asset
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary service delivery model is mandatory
• Experience in a military or police services environment is an asset
• Experience with assessment of police, veterans and/or Canadian forces members with operational stress injuries including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset
• Experience providing trauma focused therapy an asset
• Experience providing treatment in an outpatient community setting an asset
• Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing service-related mental health problems
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices
• Excellent leadership and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relations
• Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information

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

Hours

Permanent, Full Time (100%) Position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

Psychologist PHD - $54.05 hourly

Psychologist PHD Candidate Registered (Step 3) - $60.80 hourly

Psychologist PHD (Step 4-6) - $64.18 - $69.25 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. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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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