Clinical Psychologist, Pediatric Rehabilitation Service - Signing and Relocation Bonus Available

Company : IWK Health

Req ID :

Department / Program : Psychology Rehab , Children's Medical Care

Location : Halifax

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( % FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date : ASAP

Union Status : NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation : $ 49. - $ 64. / hour

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Successful external applicants will be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $. In turn, a Return of Service will be required for a two-year period.

Relocation assistance of up to $5, may be included for those that qualify. In turn, a Return of Service will be required for a two-year period.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately employees , physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for thousands of years before colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities that also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

The Pediatric Rehabilitation Service provides tertiary family-centered care for children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities, both congenital and acquired. The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for clinical assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and consultation for referred preschool-age children, and will also assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of this dynamic and evolving Rehabilitation Service. The Psychologist will join a pediatric psychology group that provides service to a broad range of preschool children, including those with learning and physical disabilities.

Our vibrant Discipline of Psychology includes over 50 members serving a broad array of health and mental health populations. Our Child Health Program includes psychologists and psychometrists that provide assessment and intervention services to a number of health-related populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, learning disorders, feeding issues, challenges with compliance to medical procedures, and neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders. The Discipline of Psychology at IWK hosts a CPA / APA accredited predoctoral residency in psychology and has strong academic relationships with teaching and research facilities in the Halifax region, including those associated with Dalhousie University.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 75 hours biweekly. Flexible to meet workload demands

Your Qualifications

• Ph.D / Psy.D. in a CPA / APA accredited Clinical Psychology program required.
• Completion of a CPA / APA Pre-doctoral internship / residency is required.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the NS Board of Examiners in Psychology required.
• Formal supervised, clinical training and experience in assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and consultation for preschool-age children with developmental disabilities required.
• Formal training and clinical experience conducting psychological & functional behavioral assessments and clinical diagnoses are required.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement individualized treatment programs to promote positive adaptive behaviors, independence, and skill development in preschool-aged children required.
• Strong background in child development, learning theory, and clinical application of cognitive behavioral and behavioral interventions with children with disabilities required.
• Ability to participate in the clinical training activities of the Psychology Discipline, including the clinical supervision of practicum students and residents.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and evaluating evidence-based health service required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide team-based interdisciplinary health care required.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Family Centred Care required.
• Demonstrated excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills required.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience in the provision of psychological services to children in a rehabilitation context is an asset.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset.
• Knowledge of program-based care is an asset.

T hank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview / testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, vacation entitlement, and / or usage before accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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