Psychologist (PhD) - Bayer's Road Community Mental Health (203369)
Psychologist (PhD) - Bayer's Road Community Mental Health (203369)
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Job Description
Req ID: 203369
Location: Central Zone Bayers Road Centre
Department: MHA CZ Bayers Rd Community MH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (50%) x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 2-Jun-25
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 community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality 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 work-life 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
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 assessment diagnosis consultation and psychotherapy. 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
- Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
- Registered or eligible for registration with the NSBEP
- 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
- Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Additionally candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information
Hours
- Permanent Part Time; 37.5 Hours Bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
Psychologist PHD - $54.05 hourly
Psychologist PHD Candidate Registered (Step 3) - $60.80 hourly
Psychologist PHD (Step 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)
Once Youve 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. 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 self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
