Psychologist

Lifemark; Kingswear; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider seeks a Psychologist to engage in psychological assessments and provide treatment for complex conditions like anxiety and depression. This role requires a Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology with current registration in Nova Scotia. The position offers opportunities for supervision and consultation, aiming for holistic and integrated care in mental health. Applicants must have strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or within interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology required.
• Current registration in good standing with NSBEP needed.
• Individual professional liability insurance required at employment.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in psychological assessments to identify diagnoses and recommend treatment.
• Providing psychological treatment for complex conditions like anxiety and depression.
• Working autonomously and within interdisciplinary Mental Health teams.
• Providing supervision to other psychologists and psychotherapists.
• Consulting on clinical cases or practice dilemmas.
• Leveraging novel approaches to mental health service delivery.
• Contributing to in-house training sessions.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Clinical documentation efficiency

Education

Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology

Current registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology

Job description

Psychologist

Lifemark Health Group: Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS)

Location

Fully Remote or Hybrid, attached to clinic in Dartmouth, NS

Salaried and fee-for-service options for part-time and full-time roles

Lifemark is excited about our partnership with Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS), the national contractor for the administration and delivery of medical, psycho-social and vocational rehabilitation services with both multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams (i.e., physiotherapy, kinesiology, occupational therapy, vocational rehab specialist, case coordinators) and interdisciplinary mental health teams (psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, occupational therapists).

This offers a greater opportunity to have a more consistent approach to care that is holistic and integrated, improving experiences for both providers and participants.

The PCVRS work is one major component of this role; however, you will also be able to leverage your psychological competencies as a trusted subject‑matter expert to apply evidence‑based and process expertise to meaningful step‑care mental health programs across the mental health continuum (prevention, monitoring and intervention).

You will find purpose in this role by:

• Engaging in psychological (diagnostic) assessments in order to identify diagnoses, level of distress and functional impairment and recommend treatment
• Providing psychological treatment for the more complex psychological conditions (anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, concurrent disorders) and psychosocial needs
• Working autonomously, providing 1-1 psychological services, and working within interdisciplinary Mental Health teams
• Providing supervision as appropriate to other psychologists and psychotherapists
• Providing consultation to other team members and management on clinical cases or practice dilemma
• Leveraging novel approaches to the delivery of mental health services, including adjunct digital therapeutics
• Bringing your unique assessment competenciesto a range of applications, from pre‑employment suitability assessments for high‑risk occupations to diagnostic assessments to guide treatment and psycho‑social resource building
• Consulting with other mental health service team members and clinical interdisciplinary teams
• Contributing to in‑house training sessions and interdisciplinary case discussions

Education and licensure

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology from an accredited university
• Current registration in good standing with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) – competency with adult populations; clinical and/or counselling psychology, health/rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology
• Individual professional liability insurance required at time of employment

Applied experience

• Conducting psychological assessments with adults for various goals, including treatment planning
• Providing various evidence‑based treatments grounded in cognitive‑behavioral approaches
• Working in interdisciplinary teams and with third party payers is considered an asset
• Utilizing telehealth/virtual care methods is considered an asset

Additional abilities

• Bilingual French and English is a great asset
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of interdisciplinary teams
• Efficient with required clinical documentation
• Able to manage a diverse caseload within dynamic work setting

Visit

Visit www.lifemarkhealthgroup.ca or email [e-mail] for additional information about the company.

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self‑identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at [e-mail].