Psychologist ( or Masters) Mental Health & - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:170918**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone,
East Coast Forensic Hospital

Department:

MHA CZ ECFH Psychology**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly PT long-assignment
(**50%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: NSGEU
Healthcare** Position**
Posting Closing Date:26-Apr-24**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:

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 an asset.

The Clinical Psychologist will primarily provide psychological services to patients within the Psychiatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit but will also provide consultation, assessment, and treatment, as needed to the Forensic Assessment Correctional Treatment Unit, Transition Bungalow Program, and Community Program.

Duties will include conducting comprehensive assessment of violence risk, personality, and cognitive skills in addition to other psychological assessments (e.g., neuropsychological screening), provision of treatment through both individual and group settings.

Duties will also include participation in the predoctoral internship program and supervision of practicum students. Participation and testimony before the Criminal Code Review Board of Nova Scotia will be required.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Recognized MSc or PhD 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
Preference will be given to those individuals with violence risk assessment training/experience (including the VRAG-R; PCL-R2; HCR20V3; and START) and those with experience in a forensic inpatient setting
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 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
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
Competencies in other languages is an asset, French preferred
Hours:
Long Assignment /Part-Time position/ 37.5 hours bi-weekly
Please note that while the job description states that this position is for a parttime assignment, we are looking for applicants who are interested in working with us for any amount of time between a 37.5 to 75 hours biweekly._

Compensation and Incentives:

Masters:
$ $49.05 Hourly

PH

D:
$ Hourly

Recruitment Incentives may be available based on qualifying criteria.

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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