Psychologist PhD - Mental Health and Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

7d•CA$64 - CA$71•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Psychologist is a member of the interdisciplinary team. The incumbent will collaborate with other members of the team while providing consultation, and psychotherapy, and occasional assessment, diagnosis. Although individual psychotherapy is the norm, the ability to conduct both individual and group treatment is required. As well, the incumbent will be required to work collaboratively with family physicians and other service providers and community agencies in the context of providing care. The successful candidate will be required to participate in quality improvement initiatives including peer supervision processes for ongoing clinical development.

Requirements

Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
Registered or eligible for registration with the NSBEP
Formal training and clinical experience in adult mental health
Formal training and clinical experience in conducting psychological and cognitive assessment and consultation
Experience and expertise in conducting structured clinical interviews and assessments
Demonstrated experience and expertise in formulating and implementing treatment plans
Self-directed in his/her practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations and crises
Demonstrated ability and expertise in developing and presenting education programs to health care professionals and community organizations
Experience with the provision of clinical supervision to students from psychology and other mental health disciplines, and willingness to incorporate such responsibilities into work routine
Capacity and interest to undertake research and program evaluation as part of work responsibilities
Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years relevant clinical experience is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in program evaluation and clinical research would be an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Providing consultation, and psychotherapy, and occasional assessment, diagnosis.
Conducting both individual and group treatment.
Working collaboratively with family physicians and other service providers and community agencies in the context of providing care.
Participating in quality improvement initiatives including peer supervision processes for ongoing clinical development.
Developing and presenting education programs to health care professionals and community organizations.
Undertaking research and program evaluation as part of work responsibilities.
Providing clinical supervision to students from psychology and other mental health disciplines.