11 Nov
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Homewood Health
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Nova Scotia
11 Nov
Homewood Health
Nova Scotia
Make a difference in a growing, creative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care.Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and c... Show more
Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.
As a Psychologist, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here
What you’ll be doing:
- Conduct evidence-based, occupational-focused psychological assessments for injured workers insured by Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB-NS), with an emphasis on functional and psychological outcomes
- Prepare detailed reports, including psychometric data, diagnoses, prognoses, treatment plans and fit-to-work statements
- Work with a diverse population, including those with PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use and concurrent conditions
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans
- Assist with project requests and contribute to the ongoing improvement of clinical standards and protocols
- Collaborate with the Director to develop and refine assessment and treatment tools to improve outcomes
- Ensure the compatibility of services across the team and external partners, focusing on high-quality, evidence-based care
- Conduct audits of cases and contribute to the development of cohesive assessment services
- Provide consultation to Treatment Managers and Service Providers on assessment, treatment plans and psychological readiness for return-to-work (RTW)
- Offer clinical education and training,
to the interdisciplinary team and external organizations, on evidence-based treatment protocols
- Supervise students and interns, providing guidance and evaluation to enhance their skills in mental health and substance use assessment
What you bring:
- Masters degree or PhD in clinical psychology from CPA/APA approved program
- Registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience
- Psycho-diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy skills
- Demonstrated clinical experience with a range of psychological disorders (, PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, somatic disorders, personality disorders)
- Clinical experience working with First Responders, as well as with third-party payers ( WCB-NS, insurers, employers), are preferred
- Experience working with patients with comorbid physical injuries and chronic pain disorders would be an asset
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage ongoing work in an efficient manner
- Able to provide clinical consultation to an interdisciplinary team where required
- Experience with quality improvement initiatives is preferred
- Demonstrated program development and evaluation skills is also preferred
- Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative environment
- An awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset
Why work with us
Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference
Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams refl
📌 Psychologist (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Homewood Health
📍 Nova Scotia