Child and Adolescent Mental Health Psychologist

1 month ago


Meteghan Centre, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Psychologist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and younger) with Tier-3 mental disorders and substance use disorders.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical psychology, with a focus on mental health and addictions. They will be able to work effectively in a Stepped Care framework, using disorder-based clinical care pathways to guide their practice. A commitment to ongoing clinical supervision, learning, and professional development is essential.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about providing culturally informed, non-judgmental patient and family-centered care. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability, and effectiveness of assessments and treatments. They will also be expected to act in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice and profession.

About You
  • Successful completion of Masters in Psychology
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)
  • Minimum of two years' clinical experience required working in the field of Mental Health & Addictions
  • Demonstrated knowledge of time-limited evidence-based psychological assessments and treatments for Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders, and commitment to same
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Stepped Care principles and clinical care pathways, and commitment to same
  • Demonstrated knowledge of clinical supervision, learning, and professional development, and commitment to same
  • Demonstrated accountability and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, problem solve, and utilize good judgment in decision making
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
  • Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices, and organizational health
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain personal health and to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours
  • Permanent Full Time position; 75 Hours bi-Weekly
  • Travel to other sites may be required
Compensation and Benefits

$37.31 - $49.04 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.



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