Psychology Technician - Emotions Focused Mental Health - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Psychology Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing psychological testing and supporting the delivery of mental health services. The ideal candidate will possess an Honors degree in Psychology and demonstrate strong organizational skills along with a commitment to working with vulnerable populations. You'll enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join a passionate team making a difference in the community while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year related experience in psychology required.
• Proficiency in psychological testing and scoring expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological testing, scoring, and reporting of results.
• Facilitate timely triage and assessment processes within the clinic.

Skills

Psychological Testing

Organizational Skills

Risk Assessment

Database Management

Statistical Programs (e.g., SPSS)

Bilingual (French preferred)

Education

Honors Degree in Psychology

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Req ID: 201541
Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII
Department: MHA CZ HI ER Emotion Focused Mental Hth
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (30%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 1-May-25

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 Health Services Manager, Mental Health & Addictions Specialty Services and under the direct supervision of a Registered Psychologist, the Psychology Technician provides psychological testing, scoring and reporting of results to the Psychologist. Other clinical, educational and patient research functions may be provided depending on service needs. The aim of this position is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery through facilitating timely triage and assessment processes within the clinic.

About You

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

• Honors’ degree in Psychology with a minimum of one-year related experience
• Candidates should have a strong interest in clinical and research activities related to mental health
• Candidates must demonstrate maturity, excellent organizational skills, and a capacity to work effectively with vulnerable and at-risk client groups
• Proficiency in the administration and scoring of psychological tests will be expected, with preference given to those candidates with knowledge of risk assessment
• Experience working with database, word-processing, and statistical programs (e.g., SPSS) are considered to be an asset
• 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 (30%) / 22.5 Hours Bi-Weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$34.64 - $41.44 Hourly

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.