Psychologist Phd/psyd - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Dartmouth, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 137121

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central Zone, Nova Scotia Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Department:
MHA CZ Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status:
NSGEU
Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 19-Jun-23

Nova 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:

The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), RCMP, and the Department of National Defense (DND), who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and other anxiety disorders; Depression; Chronic Pain, etc.).

The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and an occupational therapist.

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist delivers mental health assessment and treatment services to Veterans and their families.

The OSI Psychologist will also be required to:

Provide education with various stakeholders i.e. VAC District offices
Maintain contact with the referring VAC area counselors, RCMP, and DND in the development of treatment plans and referrals
Utilize OSI supported tele mental health and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities
Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injuries National Network
Carry out OSI specific research including writing peerreviewed grant proposals in keeping with the clinic and network objectives
Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the NSHA and in compliance with the VAC guidelines for OSI clinics.

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About You:

Recognized doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
Registered or eligible for registration under the Psychologists Act of Nova Scotia
CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) in clinical psychology
Clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of: anxiety and mood disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD using evidence based approaches an asset
Training in evidencebased therapies for PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders required such as PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR an asset
Experience working in an interdisciplinary service delivery model is mandatory
Experience in a military or police services environment is an asset
Experience with assessment of police, veterans and/or Canadian forces members with operational stress injuries including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset
Experience providing trauma focused therapy an asset
Experience providing treatment in an outpatient community setting an asset
Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing service related mental health problems
Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices
Excellent leadership and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relations
Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
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:

Permanent, Full Time (100%) Position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation:

$54.55 hourly
Or

Psychologist PhD (Registered):
$ $60.61 hourly

Once You've Applied
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