Psychologist (PhD) - Heart and Wellness

Req ID: 190465
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital 
Department: OPEZ Heart Lung Wellness CBR
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT (50%) x 1 
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 22-Nov-24

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 a 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.

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

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

• Part-Time, Long-Assignment, 37.5 Hours Bi-weekly
• Commencing October 28, 2024; Ending October 26, 2025
• Dates are approximate and subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

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. 

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program.  If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.  For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives  

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.