"The IWK Health Centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, provides quality care for children, youth, women and families in the three Maritime provinces and beyond.  It is a tertiary care health centre dedicated to family-centred care, education and research."

Clinical Psychologist
Temporary Part-Time (0.8 FTE)
Maternity Leave Replacement - up to 16 months

Adolescent Centre for Treatment, Specialty Services, Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Position Summary: 

The IWK is a leading pediatric university teaching centre in Canada, providing regional tertiary-level health care to the Maritimes. The Adolescent Centre for Treatment (ACT) program is a residential treatment program that primarily serves youth with disruptive behaviour disorders, but also addresses other concerns including anxiety and depression, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and early onset psychosis.  ACT was established four years ago and is in the process of expansion. It is housed in a new, modern residential health facility, located in the heart of downtown Halifax, one of Canada’s oldest cities, with a surrounding population of just under 500,000. This is a remarkable opportunity to be part of building a strong team for this specialized clinical population.

As a Staff Psychologist you will have the opportunity to develop and provide psychoeducatonal/skills-based training groups, individual and group therapy, and assume responsibility for program evaluation.  As a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, you will assist in the assessment process and provide consultation to other team members regarding treatment planning. In accord with the IWK philosophy of Family Centred Care, families and caregivers are important partners in the therapeutic process.

As a psychologist you will be a contributing member of a well-established Pre-doctoral Residency Program in Psychology, which has both APA and CPA accreditation.  Our vibrant Discipline of Psychology includes over 45 members serving a broad array of health and mental health populations.

Applicants must submit a cover letter specifying the competition number and include a curriculum vitae, an outline of clinical training and experience, and three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to assess professional qualifications and character. Individuals with less than three years of independent clinical practice are required to submit an additional letter of reference from the Director of Clinical Training at the institution where the residency was completed.  Further information about this position can be obtained from Vicky Veitch Wolfe, Ph.D., Psychology Professional Practice Chief, at 902-470-8458 or Vicky.wolfe@iwk.nshealth.ca.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D./PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program preferred.
• Registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology.
• Formal training and clinical experience in child/adolescent mental health.
• Demonstrated ability to consult with professional staff, and supervision to para-professional staff.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and formulate treatment protocols for a wide range of adolescent mental health problems; skill set that includes behavioural and cognitive-behavioural interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and provide psychoeducational/skills-based training programs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively consult with other health, social service and education agencies.
• Experience with residential treatment programs preferred.
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred.

Although applicants who have completed all their doctoral training program requirements are preferred, in some cases individuals who have completed their predoctoral residency and who are in the process of completing their dissertation will be considered.  In those cases, a letter is required from the doctoral thesis advisor indicating the status of the dissertation and expected date of completion.

Salary: As per Health Centre scale
Start Date: ASAP
Competition Number: C4738-CB
Union Status: Non-Union
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Employees of the IWK Health Centre and members of the public are eligible to apply for this position.

Qualified and interested candidates must submit a cover letter and current résumé, quoting the competition #, by the closing date to:

Email (preferred method): Human.Resources@iwk.nshealth.ca (*Quote competition # in subject line)
Mail or drop off: IWK Health Centre, Human Resources
5850/5980 University Avenue, PO Box 9700
Halifax, NS B3K 6R8
Ph: (902) 470-8012
Fax: (902) 470-6612
Website: www.iwk.nshealth.ca 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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