Psychologist (Phd) Centre for Emotions & Health - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:148343**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII**
Department:MHA CZ Centre for Emotions & Health**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly PT
(50%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:1-Mar-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're 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.

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.

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 Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Hours:

Permanent, Part Time (50%); 37.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $61.52 hourly

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. 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.

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