Psychologist PhD/PsyD - Veterans, RCMP & Canadian Armed Forces - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Dartmouth, NS

9d•CA$126,880 - CA$148,044•Hybrid

About The Position

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 (e.g. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and other anxiety disorders; Depression; Chronic Pain, etc.). The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and an occupational therapist. As a member of an interdisciplinary 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 virtual care (i.e. Zoom for Healthcare) and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injuries National Network Carry out OSI specific research including writing peer-reviewed grant proposals in keeping with the clinic and network objectives Utilization of Outcome Measurement Based Care 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.

Requirements

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
Experience working in an interdisciplinary service delivery model is mandatory
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of: anxiety and mood disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD using evidence based approaches an asset
Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders required such as PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR an asset
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 including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset
Experience providing trauma focused therapy an asset
Experience providing treatment in an outpatient community setting an asset
Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing 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
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

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 virtual care (i.e. Zoom for Healthcare) and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities
Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injuries National Network
Carry out OSI specific research including writing peer-reviewed grant proposals in keeping with the clinic and network objectives
Utilization of Outcome Measurement Based Care
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.