Psychologist PhD/PsyD - Community Based - Mental Health and Addictions

Job summary

The psychologist provides consultation, psychotherapy, and diagnostic assessments as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team. They also collaborate with community agencies and family physicians while participating in quality improvement and clinical supervision initiatives.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 227732Location: Central Zone, Bayers Road Centre Department: MHA CZ Bayers Rd Community MHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 26-Oct-26About 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 consultation, psychotherapy, and occasional assessment and diagnosis. Although individual psychotherapy is the norm, 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. 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 NSRP A minimum of two years relevant clinical experience is preferred Formal training and clinical experience in adult mental health 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 Self-directed in his/her practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations and crises Demonstrated ability and expertise in developing and presenting education programs to health care professionals and community organizations Demonstrated knowledge and skills in program evaluation and clinical research would be an asset Experience with the provision of clinical supervision to students from psychology and other mental health disciplines, and willingness to incorporate such responsibilities into work routine Capacity and interest to undertake research and program evaluation as part of work responsibilities 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 position; 37.5 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $54.05 - $73.46 hourly Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 hourly Psychologist PhD (steps 4-5): $64.18 - $70.98 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.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The psychologist provides consultation, psychotherapy, and diagnostic assessments as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team. They also collaborate with community agencies and family physicians while participating in quality improvement and clinical supervision initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology and be eligible for registration with the NSRP. At least two years of relevant clinical experience in adult mental health and proficiency in psychological assessment are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychotherapy
• Clinical psychology
• Psychological assessment
• Cognitive assessment
• Mental health diagnosis
• Crisis intervention
• Clinical supervision
• Program evaluation
• Clinical research
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Treatment planning
• Structured clinical interviews
• Consultation
• Education program development
• Clinical Experience
• Self-Discipline
• Treatment Planning
• Quality Improvement
• Research
• Mental Health
• Pre-Clinical Development
• Clinical Psychology
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Supervision
• Cognitive Assessment Systems
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Program Evaluation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Science & Research
• Clinical Health Psychologist
• Psychologist
• Psychologists
• Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

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