Psychologist (Masters) Forensic Sexual Behaviour - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Dartmouth, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:150165**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly PT
(40%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:25-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:

The Clinical Psychologist reports to the Health Services Manager or designate, and works under the direction of the Clinical Lead to effectively provide empirically supported assessment and treatment services to adults who have crossed legal sexual boundaries.

The Forensic Sexual Behaviour Program (FSBP) offers specialized assessment and treatment services to individuals in Nova Scotia whose sexual behaviour has crossed legal boundaries.

Treatment is currently being offered at four sites across the province (Kentville, Dartmouth, Truro and Sydney), whereas assessment is primarily centralized in Dartmouth where the coordination of FSBP services for the province is based.

The Psychologist provides evidenced-based services while enhancing community safety.

Duties include the facilitation of specialized group treatment, completion of forensic risk/needs assessments, involvement in program development and quality improvement activities, supervision of practicum students, and participation in team meetings and case consultations.

While court testimony is infrequent, it is a potential aspect of any work conducted at the FSBP. Independence will be both expected and encouraged.

About You:

Master's degree (MA/MSc) from a recognized, accredited program in Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology (or equivalent)
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners (NSBEP) and in good standing
Minimum of two years related clinical experience
Minimum of two years research experience
Requires demonstrated ability to conduct diagnostic psychological interviews
Knowledge and experience with the use of recidivism risk assessment tools is preferred
Knowledge and experience with the use of psychometric tests to assess personality and deception
Demonstrated skills in DSM diagnosis
Requires independent professional judgement, initiative, selfreliance and adaptability in developing, organizing, supervising and delivering high quality psychological services and programs
Requires demonstrated ability for effective selfcare and stress management
Experience in a forensic setting, particularly with those who have committed sexual offences, is preferred
Competencies in other languages is an asset; Mi'kmaq, Arabic, or French preferred

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A skill test may be included as part of the selection process

Hours:

Permanent, Part Time (40%) Position; 30 hours biweekly
Travel may be required, based on operational needs

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $48.10 hourly

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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.

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