POSITION: Psychologist, Social Worker & Counsellor
ORGANIZATION: Sunnyside Psychological Services
LOCATION: Bedford, Nova Scotia
Sunnyside Psychological Services is a well-established, busy practice in the heart of Bedford. We provide services to children, adolescents, adults, and couples. We receive an abundance of referrals and are unable to meet the current demand.
For nearly a decade we have strived to create a professional, relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for both clients and clinicians, alike. We value the well-being of our clinicians and believe they deserve the same attention we provide our clients.
We offer a comfortable and inviting workspace with a reception area, fully furnished offices, and a separate exit for a private client departure. We are located across from Sunnyside Mall and conveniently near the intersection of the Bedford Highway and Dartmouth Rd. We are near a bus route and have access to free parking on-site.
What We Can Offer You:
- Autonomy of private practice without the stress of operating a business.
- Competitive compensation with opportunity to increase over time.
- Optional extended health, dental, and vision benefits package for personal and family plans.
- Education and training allowance.
- Flexible work schedule: you choose when and how often you work, including vacation schedule.
- Hybrid work schedules available (in-person + virtual).
- Full time Practice Director who manages all the office operations, administration tasks, and provides practice-related IT services.
- Part-time hours to those seeking to supplement current income or wanting to broaden clinical experiences. Whether currently working in a hospital or community setting or another private practice, we are happy to accommodate clinicians’ existing working hours.
- Wide variety of referral types, allowing for caseload balance as well as the option to specialize. We provide our clinicians with client referrals that match their individual interests and competencies.
- Supportive collegial environment that focuses on clinician well-being, job satisfaction, and work/life balance.
- Mentorship and guidance for early career clinicians.
- Clinicians have autonomy to work independently or engage in supervision. Peer supervision/consultation is encouraged and occurs on an as-needed basis with the practice partners.
Qualifications:
- Masters or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling Therapy.
- Registered (Full or Provisional) with either the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, or the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists.
- Proof of Liability Insurance
- Proficient in assessing and treating a variety of mental health conditions and adjustment concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, anger management, etc.).
- Demonstrates awareness for one’s clinical scope of practice, recognizing what falls outside of that scope.
- Provide contact information for three professional references (if requested)
Interested clinicians should contact us directly by email at info@sunnysidepsychological.com.
