Psychologist (PhD) - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Résumé du poste

The psychologist will provide psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and risk assessments within an interdisciplinary team for the Med/Surg/Cancer Care and Multi-Organ Transplant programs. They are also responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating clinical services while supervising students and participating in research.

Détails du poste

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 226144Location: Central Zone, Bethune Building - QEII Department: OPCZ Med/Surg/Cancer Care Clin PSYType of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (60%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 22-Sep-26About the Opportunity The Clinical Psychologist (PhD) is an essential member of the VG Med/Surg/ Cancer Care Program within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care portfolio of Nova Scotia Health Authority. Psychologists are responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services as well as the education and supervision of students. Nova Scotia Health Authority offers a CPA accredited pre-doctoral internship program in Clinical Psychology. The Psychologist provides assessment, intervention, teaching, research, and consultative services within an interdisciplinary approach to clinical care and works collaboratively with Inter-professional team. The successful candidate will be required to provide psychological assessment and interventions, including psychotherapy, risk assessments, and make treatment recommendations to other members of the team and other health care providers. The Psychologist delivers programming with other members of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program to patients living with Advanced Liver disease. The Psychologist may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Doctoral degree from a recognized, accredited program in either Clinical Psychology with a strong rehabilitation or clinical health psychology background, including a one-year accredited clinical pre-doctoral internship is required Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) is required A minimum of 2 years training and experience working in rehabilitation an organ transplant program is preferred Familiarity with behavioral or rehabilitation programming is highly desirable Familiarity with surgical candidacy assessment, and other clinical health psychology assessments and interventions is highly desirable Formal training and clinical experience conducting brief in-patient psychological assessments, psychological interventions and consultation Demonstrated experience and expertise in formulating and implementing treatment plans Self-directed in their practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations Demonstrated knowledge and skills in program evaluation and clinical research would be an asset Experience working in related area of practice preferred Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.Hours Short assignment part-time position; 45 hours biweekly Approximately 18 months Compensation and Benefits Psychologist PhD (Candidate Register): $60.80 hourly Psychologist PhD (Registered): $64.18 - $70.98 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. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Ce que vous ferez

The psychologist will provide psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and risk assessments within an interdisciplinary team for the Med/Surg/Cancer Care and Multi-Organ Transplant programs. They are also responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating clinical services while supervising students and participating in research.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited program and be registered or eligible for registration with the NSBEP. A minimum of two years of training and experience in rehabilitation or organ transplant settings is preferred.

Avantages

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

Compétences indiquées

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Clinical psychology
• Psychological assessment
• Psychotherapy
• Risk assessment
• Rehabilitation psychology
• Health psychology
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Program evaluation
• Clinical research
• Treatment planning
• Consultation
• Behavioral programming
• Surgical candidacy assessment
• In-patient care
• Liver Disorders
• Clinical Experience
• Self-Discipline
• Treatment Planning
• Planning
• Research
• Teaching
• Cancer Care
• Clinical Psychology
• Clinical Research
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Health Psychology
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Rehabilitation
• Palliative Care
• Program Evaluation
• Psychological Evaluations
• Risk Analysis
• People Services

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Social Services
• Rehabilitation Services Manager
• Psychologist
• Psychologists
• Clinical and Counseling Psychologists