Psychologist (PhD) - Cancer Care
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
Psychologists work individually and on teams to provide psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment intervention to individuals, families and groups. They provide consultations to hospital staff. Psychologists engage in research and program evaluation. Psychologists develop and evaluate new assessment, treatment programs and services to better meet patient needs. Psychologists teach and supervise psychology trainees and other health profession learners. Psychologists utilizes discipline specific skills, knowledge, related clinical experiences and abilities to provide psychological assessments, care planning, direct clinical interventions (individual and group) and consultation to staff on complex cases and psychological issues across all areas. Although most psychologists engage in all of these activities, they differ in the proportion of time allocated to each. The broad percentage ranges below reflect this variability. Mental Health Psychologists work with patients with primarily mental health problems. Geriatric Psychologists work with the elderly with mental health, medical or cognitive problems. Health Psychologists address psychological issues associated with medical disorders or diseases. Neuropsychologists focus on human behavior as it is affected by abnormal functioning of the central nervous system.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Doctoral Degree in Psychology
- Registered or eligible for Registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an inter-professional team setting
- Experience in both inpatient and community-based settings, including in community settings other than clinics.
- Problem-solving skills and tolerance for the challenges inherent in working with clients who have a complex and chronic clinical presentation.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage crisis situations in a confident, proactive, level-headed and collaborative manner
- Demonstrates leadership style developing and/or in place, such they can confidently and diplomatically inspire the confidence and support of colleagues
- 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 Full-time Position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$54.05 - $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.
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) - Cancer Care
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
Psychologists work individually and on teams to provide psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment intervention to individuals, families and groups. They provide consultations to hospital staff. Psychologists engage in research and program evaluation. Psychologists develop and evaluate new assessment, treatment programs and services to better meet patient needs. Psychologists teach and supervise psychology trainees and other health profession learners. Psychologists utilizes discipline specific skills, knowledge, related clinical experiences and abilities to provide psychological assessments, care planning, direct clinical interventions (individual and group) and consultation to staff on complex cases and psychological issues across all areas. Although most psychologists engage in all of these activities, they differ in the proportion of time allocated to each. The broad percentage ranges below reflect this variability. Mental Health Psychologists work with patients with primarily mental health problems. Geriatric Psychologists work with the elderly with mental health, medical or cognitive problems. Health Psychologists address psychological issues associated with medical disorders or diseases. Neuropsychologists focus on human behavior as it is affected by abnormal functioning of the central nervous system.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Doctoral Degree in Psychology
- Registered or eligible for Registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an inter-professional team setting
- Experience in both inpatient and community-based settings, including in community settings other than clinics.
- Problem-solving skills and tolerance for the challenges inherent in working with clients who have a complex and chronic clinical presentation.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage crisis situations in a confident, proactive, level-headed and collaborative manner
- Demonstrates leadership style developing and/or in place, such they can confidently and diplomatically inspire the confidence and support of colleagues
- 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 Full-time Position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$54.05 - $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.
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