Psychologists - Various Locations Across the Province

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking qualified Psychologists to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to provide crucial mental health services across various locations, engaging in both individual and group therapy while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. Candidates will be involved in quality improvement initiatives and will have the chance to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities, this position could be your next great opportunity.

Qualifications

• PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Masters in Psychology required.
• Minimum two years of relevant clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and community agencies.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Psychotherapy

Structured Clinical Interviews

Treatment Planning

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Education

PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Masters in Psychology

Job description

Psychologists - Various Locations Across the Province

Req ID: 181752
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Status: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

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.

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Psychologist is a member of the interdisciplinary team. The incumbent will collaborate with other members of the team while providing assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy. The ability to conduct both individual and group treatment is required. As well, the incumbent will be required to work collaboratively with family physicians and other service providers and community agencies in the context of providing care. The successful candidate will be required to participate in quality improvement initiatives including peer supervision processes for ongoing clinical development.

This is a pooling posting and opportunities include Mental Health & Addictions and other medical areas across Nova Scotia Health.

About You

• Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Masters in Psychology from an accredited university program
• 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
• A minimum of two years relevant clinical experience is preferred
• Formal training and clinical experience in conducting psychological and cognitive assessment and consultation
• Experience and expertise in conducting structured clinical interviews and assessments
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in formulating and implementing treatment plans
• Travel may be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours and Locations
Various permanent, temporary assignments, casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and locum opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.

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.