Psychologist

Lifemark Health Group • Elmsdale, NS

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifemark Health Group is seeking a passionate psychologist to join their Provincial Mental Health Programs & Services. This role offers flexibility in location, allowing for fully virtual, hybrid, or in-person services at their Elmsdale, NS clinic. The position involves implementing evidence-based, step-care mental health programs across the continuum of care, from prevention to intervention. The psychologist will provide whole-person care using a client-centered biopsychosocial approach, collaborating with multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams and interdisciplinary mental health teams. The work will impact Canadian Veterans with service-related health conditions and employees in workplace health programs. Lifemark Health Group is a Canadian leader in community healthcare with an award-winning culture, committed to enriching the health of Canadians.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Current registration in good standing with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (competency with adult populations; clinical psychology).
• Individual professional liability insurance required at time of employment.
• Conducting psychological assessments (MMPI-3, PAI) with adults for various goals, including treatment planning.
• Providing various evidence-based treatments grounded in cognitive-behavioral approaches.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of interdisciplinary teams.
• Efficient with required clinical documentation.
• Able to manage a diverse caseload within dynamic work setting.
• Demonstrated work ethics, integrity, reliability, maturity, and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

• Counselling psychology, health/rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology.
• Working in interdisciplinary teams and with third party payers is considered an asset.
• Utilizing telehealth/virtual care methods is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Bringing unique assessment competencies to a range of applications, from pre-employment suitability assessments for high-risk occupations to diagnostic assessments to guide treatment and psycho-social resource building.
• Delivering individual and group treatment for conditions including anxiety, trauma, depression, somatic complaints, substance misuse, adjustment and interpersonal issues within the person’s psycho-social context.
• Leveraging novel approaches to the delivery of mental health services, including adjunct digital therapeutics.
• Consulting with other mental health service team members and clinical multidisciplinary teams.
• Contributing to in-house training sessions and interdisciplinary case discussions.
• Contributing to program outcome evaluations at the provincial and national level.

Benefits

• Salaried options available for full-time work
• Fee-for-service and hourly pay available for part-time / casual
• Beautiful rooms we can decorate to your liking if you will join us in-person.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees