Phychologist (PhD) - Oncology

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Mira Road, NS

12d•CA$54 - CA$71•Onsite

About The Position

Psychologists work individually and on teams to provide psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment intervention to individuals, families and groups. They provide consultations to hospital staff. Psychologists engage in research and program evaluation. Psychologists develop and evaluate new assessment, treatment programs and services to better meet patient needs. Psychologists teach and supervise psychology trainees and other health profession learners. Psychologists utilize discipline specific skills, knowledge, related clinical experiences and abilities to provide psychological assessments, care planning, direct clinical interventions (individual and group) and consultation to staff on complex cases and psychological issues across all areas. Although most psychologists engage in all of these activities, they differ in the proportion of time allocated to each. The broad percentage ranges below reflect this variability. Mental Health Psychologists work with patients with primarily mental health problems. Geriatric Psychologists work with the elderly with mental health, medical or cognitive problems. Health Psychologists address psychological issues associated with medical disorders or diseases. Neuropsychologists focus on human behavior as it is affected by abnormal functioning of the central nervous system.

Requirements

Masters or Doctoral Degree in Psychology
Registered Psychologist or Candidates Register, Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
Ability to work collaboratively in an inter-professional team setting
Experience in both inpatient and community-based settings, including in community settings other than clinics.
Problem-solving skills and tolerance for the challenges inherent in working with clients who have a complex and chronic clinical presentation.
Demonstrates the ability to manage crisis situations in a confident, proactive, level-headed and collaborative manner
Demonstrates leadership style developing and/or in place, such they can confidently and diplomatically inspire the confidence and support of colleagues

Nice To Haves

Evidence of skills and interests in the field of additions
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment intervention to individuals, families and groups.
Provide consultations to hospital staff.
Engage in research and program evaluation.
Develop and evaluate new assessment, treatment programs and services to better meet patient needs.
Teach and supervise psychology trainees and other health profession learners.
Provide psychological assessments, care planning, direct clinical interventions (individual and group) and consultation to staff on complex cases and psychological issues across all areas.