Career Opportunities

POSITION: Registered Psychologist (Child and Adult Psychologist positions available)
ORGANIZATION: Dartmouth Psychological Services
LOCATION: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Dartmouth Psychological Services is seeking Registered or Candidate Register Psychologists (Child and Adult positions available)  to join our team on a part-time basis with the potential to grow to full-time. Hours are flexible – daytime, evening, and weekend hours are available, as is the option to provide services in-person and virtually (through the Jane platform). We offer associates an opportunity to grow their practice by providing new referrals, ongoing promotion/advertising, comprehensive administrative and team support, as well as opportunities to grow professionally. Compensation is fair and competitive.

The chosen applicant will be a Registered Psychologist (or Candidate Register) at the Master’s or Doctoral level. They will be ethically minded, client focused and experienced in providing evidence-based counselling to children and adolescents, and/or  adults (can include couples and families) struggling with a range of issues.

DPS is a team of collaborative and caring practitioners who have been providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the HRM for over 20 years (previously Jacqueline Milner-Clerk & Associates). We also host the Breathe Mindfulness Centre within our clinic, which specializes in offering mindfulness and compassion-based classes, workshops, and programs. We are conveniently located in Queen Square downtown Dartmouth with beautiful harbour views, close to the Alderney ferry terminal and directly on a Halifax Transit route. We are a very busy and established practice offering a rewarding experience for the right psychologist.

For more information about our practice, visit dartmouthpsychological.ca. Please fax, mail, or email resume to: Dartmouth Psychological Services, 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 1050, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 2N6. Fax: 902-461-0517. Email: admin@dartmouthpsychological.ca

POSITION: Registered or Candidate Registered Psychologist
ORGANIZATION: Aulakh Psychological & Counselling Services
LOCATION: Central Halifax, Nova Scotia

Aulakh Psychological & Counselling Services is a well-established, vibrant collegial practice in central Halifax, Nova Scotia. We provide psychological services to a diverse range of clients (children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, veterans, first-responders and members of diverse communities).

We are seeking a qualified Registered Psychologist, or Candidate Registrar, to be a part of our team. We are looking for a client-focused candidate who likes to work collaboratively with clients and other health care professionals. The successful candidate would be warm, ethically minded, and have a fundamental respect for the clients we work with. The successful candidate must be a Registered Psychologist, or Candidate Register, of good standing in the province of Nova Scotia. We offer flexible hours and an associate looking for either part-time or full-time hours would be welcome to apply.

The Practice is centrally located in the North End of Halifax within the Gladstone Professional Building and offers free parking for both clients and psychology associates. In addition, the premises are supportive of people in who have accessibility needs (e.g., wheelchairs). Our lobby and offices are spacious enough to comfortably permit in-person services in adherence with Department of Health social distancing rules. In addition, we offer telepsychology services (via telephone or end-to-end encrypted video conferencing) so that we ca provide services to clients remotely. As such, our practitioners can offer clients options of either in-person sessions or virtual teletherapy sessions. Also, this allows practice associates flexibility to work onsite or offsite. Our recently renovated and expanded office features a large waiting area/lobby, attractively decorated and furnished offices, a kitchenette and a back entrance through the kitchen. In our main waiting area, clients can have a cup of herbal tea or water and relax while they wait to meet with one of our practitioners. We have a steady source of referrals and there are opportunities for a psychologist to readily build a client base.

We employ a full-time Practice Administrator and a part-time Administrative Assistance. This allows for comprehensive administrative support, including allowing for direct billing to some key insurance companies to help clients who cannot afford to pay directly thereby helping to reduce barriers for some of our clients. The administrative support allows practice associates to focus on client care and let the administrators take care of bookings, billings, insurance and several other onerous administrative tasks. We provide an online calendaring and charting system (for those who want this). In addition, this is a highly supportive team setting. Given the nature of our work, we provide regular peer consultation meetings, social events, ad-hoc consultations between clinicians and training opportunities to support professional development. As such, our practice encourages and provides supports for on-going professional training and consultation.

This position is for either a part-time or full-time registered or candidate registrar psychologist and has flexibility around hours worked.

We ask any interested psychologists to forward your information in confidence to:

Aulakh Psychological and Counselling Service Inc.

305-6155 North Street, Halifax, NS B3K 5R3

Phone: 902-490-0090 ~ Fax: 902-490-0099

Email: info@aulakhpsychology.ca

Website: https://www.aulakhpsychology.ca/

POSITION: Registered or Candidate Registered Psychologist
ORGANIZATION: Natural Psychology, Inc.
LOCATION: Saint Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia

Registered or Candidate Psychologist for Small Growing Practice Overlooking Saint Margarets Bay

Natural Psychology is a small practice which specializes in integrated body and somatic psychotherapy. We are looking for a psychologist or school psychologist to join the team. 

Natural Psychology specializes in trauma and is looking for a candidate who is interested in learning somatic techniques to resolve trauma. 

POSITION: Psychologist or Psychologist (Candidate Register)
ORGANIZATION: Marsh-Knickle and Associates
LOCATION: Bedford, Nova Scotia

Marsh-Knickle and Associates is a well established practice serving the Halifax Regional Municipality and beyond. We have multiple opportunities for Registered and Candidate Register Psychologists who work with various populations. 

POSITION: Full-time or Part-time Psychologist
ORGANIZATION: Coastal Psychology Inc.
LOCATION: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Coastal Psychology, a leading private practice in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to join our dynamic team on a full- or part-time basis. As a well-established high-demand mental health provider, Coastal Psychology is committed to delivering the highest-quality psychological services to our diverse clientele.

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited program
• Registered, Candidate Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
• Proficiency in evidence-based assessment and treatment

POSITION: Registered or Candidate Registered Psychologist
ORGANIZATION: Sunnyside Psychological Services
LOCATION: Bedford, Nova Scotia

We are seeking a Psychologist to join our growing practice. Over the past 5 years we have strived to create a professional, relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for our clients and clinicians, alike. At Sunnyside Psychological Services clinicians have the autonomy to set their schedule to suit the needs of themselves and their clients. As a clinician in our practice you may provide individualized services to clients, but have the added benefit of being part of a collaborative team of experienced clinicians. We offer a comfortable and inviting workspace with a reception area, fully furnished offices, and a separate exit for a private client departure. Virtual treatment is also optional.

POSITION: Psychologist Positions and office space
ORGANIZATION: Dr. C.K. Perrier & Associates
LOCATION: Bedford, Nova Scotia

We are currently recruiting psychologists to join our team as part-time or full-time associates, working out of offices in Bedford. We offer comfortable, accessible, and welcoming office space with free parking. We offer complete administrative support and use encrypted and secure web-based practice management software for managing client scheduling and clinical records. As an associate with our team, you will be compensated at a rate well above industry standards. Work-life balance is prioritized and associates have flexibility in creating their own schedule and limiting or expanding therapy hours, as well as choosing to provide treatment in-person or via telehealth.

If you are interested in joining our team as an associate, please submit a cover letter with CV to info@PerrierWellness.ca

Alternatively, if you are interested in renting office space rather than joining a practice, we have a welcoming environment with multiple rooms available to rent on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis, including a large group room. Rates are very reasonable and negotiable.

POSITION: 2 Psychologists – Part-time and Full-time
ORGANIZATION: Dr. Daniel Chorney & Associates Psychological Services
LOCATION: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Our practice is committed to providing the highest quality, evidence-based psychological services to children and adults in Halifax. We provide a collaborative and supportive work environment for psychologists so that they can focus on providing effective care to clients.

POSITION: Psychologist Part-time (with potential for Full-time)
ORGANIZATION: Fenwick Psychology & Wellness Associates Inc.
LOCATION: Halifax

Fenwick Psychology and Wellness Associates is growing and we are hoping to welcome a psychologist with an interest in working with adults to our practice. Our clinic has been offering services in the Halifax Region for over 20 years, and we have a wide variety of well-established referral sources. At Fenwick, we endeavour to make our clients and staff feel welcome and comfortable so that we can provide the excellent service that our clients deserve.

POSITION: Psychologists – Masters or Doctoral
ORGANIZATION: Landing Strong
LOCATION: Windsor & Falmouth, Nova Scotia

Job Advertisement – Project & Program Manager, Veteran Homelessness Project
This position is based onsite, located in our Windsor and Falmouth, Nova Scotia offices.
4-year contract with the possibility of renewal.
Salary (based on a 40-hour work week) is commensurate with experience and level of education.

Job description:
Working under the leadership of the Executive Director, this position will be involved in the development of innovative programs designed to support veterans, first responders and their families impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder and operational stress injuries. This project focusses on the challenges facing veterans who are at risk for homelessness. There will also be opportunities for collaboration and involvement in Military Sexual Misconduct Project, which is also being run by our organization. We are looking for a person who feels compelled to do this work. If you are committed to bettering the lives of people who have served our communities and country as police officers, members of the Armed Forces, paramedics, fire fighters and other similar professions, then we are interested in speaking to you.
Our Mission: Landing Strong helps those who are suffering find their place within their families and community and, just as importantly, reclaim their identity. Individuals are supported in a safe and inviting community. Support for families is also a key component of our vision. Our team is multi-disciplinary, creative, thoughtful and fun, and we want someone who is interested in being a leader within this evolving organization. To us, leadership is collaborative, respectful, and requires excellent listening skills. You will be working and need to comfortable within a therapeutic, client-centred environment. You will work closely with not only the Executive Director, but also with the Manager of Corporate Services as part of the leadership team, all of whom are accountable to a volunteer board of directors.
You also need to have solid skills in:

Conducting a need assessment
Clinical care of complex cases
Curriculum/program development
Partnership development and administration
Public speaking and group facilitation
Granting writing and reporting
Managing the requirements of large grants within a non-profit organization
Background experience and graduate level training in psychology, social work or a related field are essential. Clinical training and subject matter knowledge and expertise are strongly preferred. Experience in conducting literature reviews, needs assessments and program development are desired. This is a creative position that will involve thinking outside of the box in order to understand, develop and help deliver engaging and effective programs designed to address the needs of veterans and first responders at risk due to the nature of their work, particularly those at risk for homelessness and survivors of military sexual trauma.

This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone who wishes to grow their experience in the
development of proactive services designed to assist members of our population who are
particularly vulnerable or at risk.
Interested applicants please submit resume and cover letter no later than July 18th at 5pm ADT
to Deborah Eaton deaton@landingstrong.com

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Research Veterans Homelessness: conducting literature reviews and gathering ideas for treatment/prevention/support
Literature Review and preparation of summary report regarding Veterans Homelessness and prevention of homelessness: risk factors, challenges, needs and programs.
Develop structure/plan for needs assessment
Reaching out to organizations, creating partnerships, and sharing information regarding needs and programming.
Conduct needs assessment, write summary report with recommendations for programming initiatives and direction.
Oversee and manage the clinical care of clients coming through the program
Work with clinical staff to develop programs to address needs.
Oversee staff and consultants associated with the project.
The possibility of hiring consultants to assist in program developments for areas where we do not have specific expertise.
Develop a plan for program outcome evaluation, keeping in mind that Landing Strong already uses standardized questionnaires pre and post programs. Overseeing outcome assessment measures and post-program evaluation.
Use findings to refine programs.
Recruit participants for programs.
Possibility of co-facilitating some of the programs when appropriate along with mental health practitioner.
Writing yearly summary report for funding agencies.
Presenting project and outcomes at conferences.
Develop recommendations for Public Policy and Advocacy with various levels of government.
Grant writing.
Collaborate with the members of the MST project. There is potential for leadership within this project depending on the applicant’s background and experience.

Benefits include:
4 weeks paid vacation, 9 statutory holidays, 5 sick days, 2 personal days per year.
Group health benefits provided on a shared basis.

Position to start:
We expect interviews to begin during the week of July 22nd, 2024, with the successful candidate starting the week of August 19th, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
This position is based out of our offices in Falmouth and Windsor, Nova Scotia. The successful candidate must have a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector report upon hiring and is responsible for any fees incurred.
We thank all who apply but will be reaching out to only those candidates being interviewed.

POSITION: Psychologists – Masters or Doctoral
ORGANIZATION: Empowerment Health Services
LOCATION: Truro, Nova Scotia

Dr. Tara Power and Empowerment Health Services seeks psychologists interested in expanding their skills to include neuropsychological and comprehensive psychological assessments within a legal context. 

We are a private practice firm in Truro, Nova Scotia specializing in independent medical evaluations (IME) in the Atlantic Provinces and Ontario. These assessments are offered both virtually and in person. We seek a dedicated and skilled psychologist to join our team as part of our ongoing growth.

At Empowerment Health, you will be able to provide comprehensive psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments and learn about the intersection of law and psychology. We have established relationships with a multitude of IME agencies and can provide the right candidate with the opportunity to learn and grow within our practice. This position would be perfect for a psychologist looking to gain experience in neuropsychological and psychological assessment, medical evaluations and the processes of expert witness testimony.

Duties:

• Design assessment protocols appropriate for each case.
• Conduct assessments through various treatment modalities, including interviewing, behavioural, observation, self-report inventories and psychologist-administered test batteries. 
• Conduct personal history interviews with examinees.
• Review academic and medical records.
• Administer and score neuropsychological and psychological tests (intelligence, academic achievement, cognition, personality) to adults.
• Provide a comprehensive oral and/or written assessment of client functioning that may include specific information on the following areas: intellectual, neuropsychological, and psychological (including psychopathology). 
• Provide treatment recommendations based on your knowledge of evidence-based research.
• Produce and maintain confidential client clinical records under established standards and procedures.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of patients being investigated and encourage optimal performance by providing appropriate physical and psychological support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Nova Scotia.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team. 
• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)

Qualifications that may be assets:

• Experience conducting psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments in a clinical setting.
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to formulate treatment plans based on assessment results.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices for treating various mental health disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of treatment and behaviour management modalities, psychological and neuropsychological testing and interpretation. 
• Ability to prepare comprehensive written assessments. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Prior experience.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation.
• Administrative and testing support personnel.
• Practice management software to assist with scheduling, electronic record keeping and billing.
• Up-to-date testing materials and training.
• Potential for travel and opportunities for professional development and consultation.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team culture.
• Supervision in the areas of Clinical Psychology (adult) and Neuropsychology (adults and seniors) for a variety of client populations
• Ability to offer assessments virtually and in person. 

If interested, please forward your CV or resume to: Office@empowermenthealth.ca or mail to: 1 Commercial Street, 3^rd Floor, Truro, NS, B2N3H8

POSITION: Psychologists – Masters, Ph.D., or Psy.D.
ORGANIZATION: Annapolis Valley Psychological Services Inc
LOCATION: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

In the past several years, it has become abundantly clear that there is a significant mental health crisis in Canada. Our community members need assistance and support in addressing the many facets of their lives that are competing against their mental well-being. At Annapolis Valley Psychological Services Inc. (AVPS Inc.), we strive each day to provide a positive, caring and supportive therapeutic experience for our clients.