Psychologist - Hybrid in Amherst, Nova Scotia

Psychologist - LIFEMARK HEALTH GROUP, Provincial Mental Health Programs & Services

• Location: Ideally Hybrid w/ presence @ Lifemark Physiotherapy Amherst - 2 Lawrence St in Amherst NS B4H 3G5 
• Status: Full-Time and Part-Time available  
• Pay: Salary and generous benefits for permanent full-time employees, Fee for service split possible for part-time 

The Lifemark Physiotherapy Amherst clinic has been in operation in the downtown Amherst area for 25 years. The clinic is located just off Victoria Street which is the main road through the downtown area. It is located on the second floor the Lawton's building.

Build a career while making a difference

As the designated service provider for Partner in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS), Lifemark Health Group is seeking Clinical Psychologists to join our interdisciplinary teams. In this role, you will deliver medical, psychological, psychosocial, and vocational rehabilitation services to eligible veterans. You will also have the opportunity to work with clients referred by third-party funders such as WCR, MVA and LTD. 

What sets this role apart?

• Impactful Work: Provide top-quality, client-centered care utilizing your formal assessment and treatment expertise.
• Formal Assessment Expertise: Conduct psychological assessments for diverse needs, including treatment planning and pre-employment screenings for high-risk occupations.
• Innovative Approach: Leverage digital therapeutics in your practice.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of Psychologists, Psychotherapists, OTs, PTs, and other allied health professionals.

You will find purpose in this role by:

• Leveraging novel approaches to the delivery of mental health services, including adjunct digital therapeutics. 
• Delivering individual and group treatment for a wide range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, trauma, depression, somatic complaints, substance misuse, adjustment, and interpersonal issues. 
• Consulting with other mental health service team members and clinical interdisciplinary teams. 
• Contributing to in-house training sessions and interdisciplinary case discussions. 
• Contributing to program outcome evaluations at the provincial and national level.

Education and Licensure:

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology from an accredited university. 
• Formal training in diagnostic / formal assessments (MMPI-3, PAI) is required.
• Current registration in good standing with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (competency with adult populations is required; clinical designation required; counseling psychology, health/rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology considered assets). 
• Individual professional liability insurance is required at the time of employment.

Applied Experience:

• Conducting psychological assessments with adults for various goals, including treatment planning.
• Providing various evidence-based treatments grounded in cognitive-behavioral approaches.
• Working in interdisciplinary teams and with third-party payers is considered an asset.
• Utilizing telehealth/virtual care methods is considered an asset.

Additional Abilities:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of interdisciplinary teams. 
• Efficient with required clinical documentation. 
• Able to manage a diverse caseload within a dynamic work setting. 
• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, reliability, maturity, and flexibility.

Apply today! Please visit our website at www.lifemark.ca

Inclusion 

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities. 

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