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 an asset.
The Clinical Psychologist will primarily provide psychological services to patients within the Psychiatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit but will also provide consultation, assessment, and treatment, as needed to the Forensic Assessment Correctional Treatment Unit, and Community Program. Duties will include conducting comprehensive assessments of violence risk, personality, and cognitive skills in addition to other psychological assessments (e.g., neuropsychological screening), and provision of treatment through both individual and group settings. Duties will also include participation in the predoctoral internship program and supervision of practicum students. Participation and testimony before the Criminal Code Review Board of Nova Scotia and expert witness testimony will also be required.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
$54.04 - $70.97 Hourly
• Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 Hourly
• Psychologist PhD (steps 4-6): $64.18 - $70.97 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which include health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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