Psychologist PhD - Seniors Health - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services 163806
Psychologist PhD - Seniors Health - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services 163806
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Job Description
Req ID: 163806
Location: CentralZoneAbbie J. Lane Memorial Building QEII
Department: OPCZ VAC Psychology
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT shortassignment50 x 1
HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and communitybased programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of highquality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The worklife balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Clinical Psychologist (PhD) is an essential member of the Seniors Health Care Program within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care portfolio of Nova Scotia Health Authority. Psychologists are responsible for the planning delivery and evaluation of services as well as the education and supervision of students. Nova Scotia Health Authority offers a CPA accredited predoctoral internship program in Clinical Psychology. The Psychologist provides assessment intervention teaching research and consultative services within an interdisciplinary approach to clinical care and works collaboratively with Interprofessional team.
The primary focus of the service will be to address the psychosocial needs of veterans and residents living at Camp Hill Long Term Care NSHA as well as to provide support as appropriate to their significant others. The successful candidate will be required to provide 1:1 assessment and intervention assist with the development of interdisciplinary care plans and provide consultation to other members of the Camp Hill health care team as well as to other health care providers. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide support to the development of programs that support the psychosocial wellbeing of veterans and residents.
The Psychologist may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Doctoral degree from a recognized accredited program in Clinical Psychology with a strong clinical health psychology background and experience working with elderly populations.
- A oneyear accredited clinical predoctoral internship is required
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) is required
- Familiarity with clinical health psychology assessment and intervention is highly desirable
- Familiarity with dementia and other diagnoses (medical psychological) leading to placement in longterm care highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in formulating diagnoses and implementing treatment plans
- Selfdirected 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
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in clinical research and program evaluation would be an asset
- Experience in clinical supervision of psychology trainees would be an asset
- Experience with training program development and evaluation would be an asset
- 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
- Short assignment Parttime 50 position; 37.5 hours biweekly.
- Approximately a 6month assignment.
Compensation and Incentives
$54.05 $69.25 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel longterm disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcarebargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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 selfidentify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and selfidentify.
Employment Type
Temp
