Psychologist PhD/PsyD

Psychologist PhD/PsyD - Operational Stress Injury Clinic - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We operate hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs across the province, offering inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of professionals dedicated to excellence in health, healing, and learning.

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. Services are delivered by an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and an occupational therapist. As a member of this 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

- Utilize outcome-measurement based care as adapted by the Operational Stress Injuries National Network

- Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injuries National Network

- 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

About You

We want to hear from you if you have the following:

- 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

- Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders such as PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR

- Experience working in an interdisciplinary service delivery model

- 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

- Experience providing trauma focused therapy

- Experience providing treatment in an outpatient community setting

- Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel with 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 (French preferred)

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

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 bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

Psychologist PHD - $54.05 hourly

Psychologist PHD Candidate Registered (Step 3) - $60.80 hourly

Psychologist PHD (Step 4-6) - $64.18 - $69.25 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. A recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination and values diversity. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact usrecruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca

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