Psychologist (Phd) - Adult Outpatient - Mental

5 months ago


Sydney, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**This is a reposted position. Previous applicants are not required to re-apply.**

**Req ID: 101989**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital**
**Department: MHA EZ Community Based Services**
**Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)**
**Status: NSGEU PH & AS position**
**Posting Closing Date: 1-Sep-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**:
Reporting to the Manager of Adult Outpatient Mental Health & Addictions, the Psychologist provides services to adults aged 19 years and older. The Psychologist will function as a primary therapist within a multidisciplinary team and will be involved in the planning, development and evaluation of the treatment planning for clients utilizing both individual therapy and group treatment models. The Psychologist will be expected to assess, diagnose and consult on complex presenting issues including concurrent disorders, borderline personality disorders and trauma. The Psychologist will also act as a clinical leader and provide collaborative treatment planning and supervision of other members of the team.

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

- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an educational institution acceptable to the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
- Registered, or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
- Three (3) years clinical training and experience in providing psychological services to adults with mental health & concurrent disorders.
- Knowledge of the DSM and ability to use to assess and diagnose common mental health disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression) and the ability to identify and refer on more severe disorders (e.g. psychosis, bipolar)
- Diagnostic experience completing mental health assessments and implementing evidence-based treatment plans.
- Demonstrated ability in cognitive behaviour therapy, group therapy and brief therapy models
- Experience providing supervision
- Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively and cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a flexible work schedule and environment
- Exemplary ability to coordinate the development of effective linkages with other agencies as needed
- Demonstrated experience in crisis and suicide risk assessment and intervention
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Willing to participate in clinical training activities
- The ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a manner consistent with the policies and standards of Mental Health and Addictions Services and Nova Scotia Health
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and credentials.

**Hours**:

- Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Travel and evening hours may be required.

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$56.18 - $62.42 hourly

**Once You've Applied**

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit - NSGEU 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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