Psychologist (Masters) - Adult- Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Lequille, NS

1d•CA$42 - CA$60•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions, the Psychologist (Masters) is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence based psychological assessments and treatments to individuals, with Tier-3 Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders. All services are provided within a Stepped Care framework and practice is guided by disorder based clinical care pathways. Each clinician participates in a consultation group to ensure collegial support and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.

Requirements

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 knowledge in providing culturally informed, non-judgmental patient and family centre care, and commitment to same
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 commitment to ongoing clinical supervision, learning and professional development

Nice To Haves

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Delivery of time-limited, evidence based psychological assessments and treatments to individuals with Tier-3 Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders.
Provide services within a Stepped Care framework.
Practice guided by disorder based clinical care pathways.
Participate in a consultation group to ensure collegial support and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.