Part-time or Full-time Psychologist

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

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.

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. Impactful Work: Provide top-quality, client-centered care utilizing your formal assessment and treatment expertise.

Conduct psychological assessments for diverse needs, including treatment planning and pre-employment screenings for high-risk occupations.

Leverage digital therapeutics in your practice.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of Psychologists, Psychotherapists, OTs, PTs, and other allied health professionals.

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.

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; counseling psychology, health/rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology considered assets).

Conducting psychological assessments with adults for various goals, including treatment planning.

Working in interdisciplinary teams and with third-party payers is considered an asset.

Utilizing telehealth/virtual care methods is considered an asset.

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Inclusion

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.

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process.