Psychologist (PhD) Centre for Emotions & Health - Mental Health & Addictions (148343)
Psychologist (PhD) Centre for Emotions & Health - Mental Health & Addictions (148343)
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Job Description
Req ID: 148343
Location: Central Zone Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII
Department: MHA CZ Centre for Emotions & Health
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT(50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 12-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.
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About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager and Clinical Director the Psychologist is a member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to adults and their families.
Mental Health and Addictions invites applications for a Psychologist to join the staff of Centre for Emotions and Health. The incumbent will collaborate with other members of the team while providing assessment diagnosis consultation and psychotherapy of patients with somatic symptom disorders. The ability to conduct intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy assessment and treatment is required. The successful candidate will be required to participate in quality improvement initiatives including peervideo supervision processes for ongoing clinical development.
About You
Doctoral degree from a recognized accredited program in Clinical Psychology
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners (NSBEP)
Minimum of two years related clinical experience
Advanced psychotherapy skills and training in ISTDP
Competency in the use of psychological testing in the area of adult mental health
Demonstrated experience conducting both individual and group psychotherapy including brief therapy
Demonstrated experience in development of group psychotherapy programs
Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting
Previous experience working in adult outpatient mental health preferred
Demonstrated ability and comfort in working flexibly and creatively to provide services
Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset
Valid Nova Scotia Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
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 (50%); 37.5 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Incentives
$54.04 - $69.24 Hourly
Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 Hourly
Psychologist PhD (steps 4-6): $64.18 - $69.24 Hourly
Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions please visit Recruitment - Incentives
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.
As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th 2021.
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
