Psychologist Phd/psyd - Veterans, Rcmp & Canadian Armed Forces Mental Health Services

Capital District Health Authority

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: psychologist phd - $54.05 hourly; psychologi...
On-site
Mental health assessment and treatment
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Use of tele mental health technologies
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized mental health services to Veterans, RCMP, and Canadian Armed Forces members

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized mental health services to Veterans, RCMP, and Canadian Armed Forces members.
  • The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment for work-related psychological stress and trauma through an interdisciplinary team.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized mental health services to Veterans, RCMP, and Canadian Armed Forces members.

Salary

Base: Psychologist PHD - $54.05 hourly; Psychologist PHD Candidate Registered (Step 3) - $60.80 hourly; Psychologist PHD (Step 4-6) - $64.18 - $70.97 hourly; Benefits: health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, defined benefit pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mental health assessment and treatment
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Use of tele mental health technologies
  • Outcome-measurement based care
  • Work with Veterans Affairs Canada referrals
  • Compliance with safety and policy guidelines

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in military or police environment
  • Trauma focused therapy skills
  • Competencies in French language
  • Effective mentoring and clinical supervision
  • Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
  • Sensitivity to military/police mental health needs

Key Requirements

  • Recognized doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
  • Registration or eligibility under Psychologists Act of Nova Scotia
  • CPA/APA accredited internship or equivalent
  • Clinical experience with anxiety, mood, substance use disorders, and PTSD
  • Training in evidence-based therapies such as PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Work Rights

Not specified

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