Psychologists - Various Locations Across the Province

Req ID: 181752
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Status: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Check out the below links to learn more about our facilities, zones and communities:

• Facility Profiles
• Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants areas)
• Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore areas)
• Northern Zone (Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou County)
• Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough area

What We Offer

• Successful applicants may be eligible for incentives 
• Competitive compensation
• Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
• Variety of available shifts
• Continuous Clinical Education & Support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization
   

Compensation and Benefits Package
 

Psychologist (Masters)
$39.39 - $51.78 Hourly
Candidate Registered (step 4): $45.94 Hourly
Masters Registered (steps 5-7): $47.80 - $51.78 Hourly
 

Psychologist (PhD)
$52.99 - $66.23 Hourly
Candidate Registered (step 3): $59.61 Hourly
Psychologist PhD (steps 4-5): $62.92 - 66.23 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.
 

About the Opportunity
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 assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy.  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.
 

This is a pooling posting and opportunities include Mental Health & Addictions and other medical areas across Nova Scotia Health.
 

About You

• Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Masters in Psychology from an accredited university program
• Current registration as a Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) or current listing on the Candidate Register under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist
• A minimum of two years relevant clinical experience is preferred
• 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
• Travel may be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  
  Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.
   

Hours and Locations
Various permanent, temporary assignments, casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and locum opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs and communities, please contact us! recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca