Psychologist PhD - Forensic Sexual Behaviour Program - Mental Health & Addictions
About the role
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, and under the clinical direction of the Clinical Lead to ensure the effective provision of empirically supported assessment and treatment services to adults who have crossed legal sexual boundaries. The Forensic Sexual Behaviour Program (FSBP) offers specialized assessment and treatment services to individuals in Nova Scotia whose sexual behavior has crossed legal boundaries. Treatment is currently being offered in four Health Zones across the province (groups located in Kentville, Dartmouth, Truro and Sydney), whereas assessment is primarily centralized in Dartmouth where the coordination of FSBP services for the province is based.
The duties of the clinical psychologist (PhD) include program development activities, research, prevention initiatives, sexual recidivism risk/need assessment, and/or the facilitation of specialized group treatment as well as involvement in team meetings. While court testimony is infrequent, it is a potential aspect of any work conducted at the FSBP.
In addition, duties will also include participation in the predoctoral internship program and supervision of practicum students.
Independence will be both expected and encouraged while ensuring that all services are provided in accordance with CPA & NSBEP ethical standards and practice guidelines for Psychologists, the provincial standards of the FSBP, the principles and practices of NS Health, and relevant legislature.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)
- Minimum of two years related clinical experience with experience in a forensic setting, particularly with sexual offenders, preferred
- Minimum of two years research experience
- Knowledge and experience with the use of recidivism risk assessment tools
- Knowledge and experience with psychometric tests addressing personality and deception
- Demonstrated skills in DSM diagnosis
- Expertise commensurate with the ability to provide expert witness testimony if subpoenaed
- Knowledge regarding PPG assessment
- Demonstrated ability to work with antisocial, personality disordered, and oppositional populations
- Demonstrated ability to address ethical decisions on a regular basis addressing client rights and risk to the community
- Demonstrated ability to work with counterparts from other disciplines in an effective, collaborative manner designed to optimize outcomes (e.g., DCS, DOJ)
- Competencies in other languages is an asset, French or Mi’kmaq preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long Assignment, Part-Time / 15 Hours Bi-weekly
- December 2024 to December 2025, approximately 12 months
Compensation and Benefits
$54.04 - $69.24 Hourly
Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 Hourly
Psychologist PhD (steps 4-6): $64.18 - $69.24 Hourly
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Psychologist PhD - Forensic Sexual Behaviour Program - Mental Health & Addictions
About the role
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, and under the clinical direction of the Clinical Lead to ensure the effective provision of empirically supported assessment and treatment services to adults who have crossed legal sexual boundaries. The Forensic Sexual Behaviour Program (FSBP) offers specialized assessment and treatment services to individuals in Nova Scotia whose sexual behavior has crossed legal boundaries. Treatment is currently being offered in four Health Zones across the province (groups located in Kentville, Dartmouth, Truro and Sydney), whereas assessment is primarily centralized in Dartmouth where the coordination of FSBP services for the province is based.
The duties of the clinical psychologist (PhD) include program development activities, research, prevention initiatives, sexual recidivism risk/need assessment, and/or the facilitation of specialized group treatment as well as involvement in team meetings. While court testimony is infrequent, it is a potential aspect of any work conducted at the FSBP.
In addition, duties will also include participation in the predoctoral internship program and supervision of practicum students.
Independence will be both expected and encouraged while ensuring that all services are provided in accordance with CPA & NSBEP ethical standards and practice guidelines for Psychologists, the provincial standards of the FSBP, the principles and practices of NS Health, and relevant legislature.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)
- Minimum of two years related clinical experience with experience in a forensic setting, particularly with sexual offenders, preferred
- Minimum of two years research experience
- Knowledge and experience with the use of recidivism risk assessment tools
- Knowledge and experience with psychometric tests addressing personality and deception
- Demonstrated skills in DSM diagnosis
- Expertise commensurate with the ability to provide expert witness testimony if subpoenaed
- Knowledge regarding PPG assessment
- Demonstrated ability to work with antisocial, personality disordered, and oppositional populations
- Demonstrated ability to address ethical decisions on a regular basis addressing client rights and risk to the community
- Demonstrated ability to work with counterparts from other disciplines in an effective, collaborative manner designed to optimize outcomes (e.g., DCS, DOJ)
- Competencies in other languages is an asset, French or Mi’kmaq preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long Assignment, Part-Time / 15 Hours Bi-weekly
- December 2024 to December 2025, approximately 12 months
Compensation and Benefits
$54.04 - $69.24 Hourly
Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 Hourly
Psychologist PhD (steps 4-6): $64.18 - $69.24 Hourly
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations