Psychologists - 2025-2026 Graduates

Job summary

Psychologists will work within integrated, team-based care settings to provide mental health and addiction services across Nova Scotia. They are expected to collaborate with peers to ensure continuity of care and support the healthcare system.

Job details

Req ID: 215390 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova ScotiaDepartment: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia HealthType of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities AvailableUnion: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position About the Opportunity Psychology plays a meaningful role in Nova Scotia’s healthcare system. Here, psychologists work as part of integrated, team-based care, with space to connect with peers across services. The province’s size supports collaboration and continuity. Many psychologists choose Nova Scotia for the balance it offers — strong clinical work, professional growth and a life that leaves room for family and community. Your psychology career and your life are richer here. This is a talent posting and opportunities include Mental Health & Addictions and other medical areas across Nova Scotia Health. For more information, please go to Start your psychology career in Nova Scotia! - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine About You We want to hear from you if you have the following: Graduating with PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Masters in Psychology from an accredited university program Current/eligible registration as a Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) or current listing on the Candidate Register under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist Travel may be required Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications. Hours Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.You will be given the opportunity to specify your work hours and location preferences in the application. Compensation and Benefits Psychologist (Masters)$42.21 - $58.30 HourlyCandidate Registered (step 4): $49.24 HourlyMasters Registered (steps 5-8): $51.22 - $58.30 Hourly Psychologist (PhD)$54.05 - $70.98 HourlyCandidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 HourlyPsychologist PhD (steps 4-6): $64.18 - $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.Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. 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.Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at [email protected].

What you’ll do

Psychologists will work within integrated, team-based care settings to provide mental health and addiction services across Nova Scotia. They are expected to collaborate with peers to ensure continuity of care and support the healthcare system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD, PsyD, or Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university. They must also be registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical psychology
• Mental health
• Addictions counseling
• Team-based care
• Psychological assessment
• Patient care
• Collaboration
• Mental Health
• Clinical Psychology
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Psychology
• Intranet

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Psychologist
• Psychologists
• Clinical and Counseling Psychologists