Psychologist (PhD) - Obesity Clinic

About the Opportunity

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 utilizes 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 behaviour as it is affected by abnormal functioning of the central nervous system.

Exciting opportunity to work as part of an interprofessional team (Nurse practitioner, physician, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, dietitian), in the development and implementation of a new program to treat obesity as a chronic disease. Location of this new program is in the Sterling Health Centre in Glace Bay.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Psychology – Registered Psychologist or Candidates Register, Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
• To work collaboratively in an inter-professional team setting
• Evidence of skills and interests in the field of additions an asset.
• 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
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Part-Time (20%) Position; 15 Hours Bi-weekly
• Temporary location is the Sterling Health Centre in Glace Bay
• This is a hybrid position.  The successful applicant is eligible to work from home, office or a combination of both.

Compensation and Incentives

Masters: $37.39 - $49.05 Hourly

PhD: $50.19 - 62.74 Hourly 

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.