Career Opportunities

Clinical Psychologist, Pediatric Pain Team

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Req ID: 227504
Department/Program: Pain Program PAEDS, Children’s Medical Care
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (60% FTE) until 08/24/2027 x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $54.0472 – $73.4637 /hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
Website: https://jobs.nshealth.ca/job-invite/227504/

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity
Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the IWK Health Centre, the Children’s Hospital of the Maritimes, provides quality care to women, children, youth and families. IWK Psychology is strong and growing, with over 50 doctoral and MA psychologists and assistive roles. Our Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology is CPA accredited.

This role will work as part of an interdisciplinary Pediatric Pain Management team that provides tertiary family centered care for children and youth, and their families, with chronic pain. Assessments and treatment are provided by a team including physicians, clinical nurse specialists, clinical psychologists, and physiotherapists. Treatment often includes a combination of physical treatment and exercise, cognitive-behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques, and medications. The Psychologist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and consultative services for youth and their families. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to deliver coping skills training in a group-based format and will share responsibility for program development and program evaluation.

Hours of Work
Working hours will are flexible, within M-F 8-4 schedule.

Your Qualifications
Completion Ph.D./PsyD degree in Clinical Psychology from a CPA/APA accredited university program, or equivalent, required.
Completion of a CPA/APA accredited predoctoral internship/residency program required.
Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology.
Minimum five (5) years of formal training and clinical experience in child/adolescent psychology required.
Demonstrated experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment with health psychology required.
Experience with evidence-based pediatric pain methods preferred.
Experience with Research preferred
Experience with program evaluation preferred
Knowledge in a range of psychological interventions for pain management (<abbr class=”screen-reader-only” aria-label=”for example”>e.g.</abbr>, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, biofeedback). Experience in evidence-based psychological interventions for children and youth with somatization.
Conversant in anatomy & physiology of pain and biopsychosocial models of pain and pain management preferred.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team or pediatric pain clinic setting preferred.
Demonstrated ability to effectively consult and work with parents, other health care providers, and social service and education agencies required.
Experience in a range of psychological interventions for general mental health concerns in youth e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy).
Background and experience in educational settings, having an understanding in various approaches to managing youth living with pain in schools.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Demonstrated excellence in clinical care required.
Knowledge of program-based care an asset.
Demonstrated excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills required.
Demonstrated commitment and champion of family-centered care required.
Competencies in other languages an asset including French, would be a significant asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Clinical Psychologist, Subacute Inpatient Unit (full-time)

Published:   •  6 minute read

Company: IWK Health
Req ID: 224143
Department/Program: Subacute Uni, Mental Health And Addictions
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: November 2026
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $54.0472 – $70.9795 /hour
Closing Date: November 25, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
Website: https://jobs.nshealth.ca/job-invite/224143/

Successful external applicants may be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of up to $10,000 and a Relocation Assistance of $5000. There is a Return of Service Agreement (ROSA) attached to these incentives.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Psychologist will work as part of an interprofessional team, providing holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of youth up to the age of 19 by providing short-term, high-acuity assessment and stabilization for children and youth. The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the delivery of assessments and evidence-based treatment to children and youth with Tier-4 mental health and addiction challenges. The Clinical Psychologist provides assessments, case formulation and planning, and individual, group and family-based therapy for children, youth and their families. as part of an interprofessional team, providing holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of youth up to the age of 19. Responsibilities will also include evidence-based mental health treatment group evidence –based treatments that are trauma informed and congruent with best practices and family centred care (group, family, individual), consultation to other staff members and to community service providers, and program evaluation. In addition, the psychologist will implement measurement-based care into their practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives in the program of care.

The IWK Health Centre Predoctoral Residency Program in Pediatric and Child-Adolescent Psychology is both APA and CPA approved. All Psychologists at the IWK are expected to actively participate in training residents. Candidates for Psychology positions who have the appropriate credentials may be considered for academic adjunct appointment in an appropriate university department at Dalhousie University.

Applicants must specify the competition number and include a copy of his/her curriculum vitae, pertinent scientific publications. Applicants must be eligible for candidate registration at the doctoral level with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) prior to their anticipated start date.

Hours of Work
7.5 hour shifts, 0830-1630, Monday – Friday; flexibility required.

Your Qualifications
• Ph.D./PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program required.
• Registration (in good standing) with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology.
• Minimum of one year of full-time predoctoral residency in relevant area e.g., Clinical Child Psychology, Pediatric Mental Health and Addictions, Pediatric Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology).
• Formal training and clinical experience in evidence-based child/adolescent mental health and addiction required.
• Demonstrated competency in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance misuse disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and provide psycho educational/skills-based training programs.
• Knowledge and experience working with Measurement Based Care platforms and engaging clients in data collection within their practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team required.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care and trauma informed care required.
• Experience with hospital-based inpatient mental health programs preferred.
• Demonstrated awareness of IWK Health Centre and community resources.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Couples Therapist

Published:   •  4 minute read

Independent Contractor | Shift Psychological and Counselling Services
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia | In-person and Virtual
Website: https://shifttherapy.ca

Help couples find the meaningful connection they’re longing for.

Are you passionate about couples therapy and looking to build a practice around work you genuinely enjoy? Shift Psychological and Counselling Services is seeking a Couples Therapist to join our established group practice in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

At Shift, our humanistic and relational values shape how we support both clients and clinicians. We offer a professional environment where you can focus on delivering high-quality couples therapy, maintain clinical autonomy, and benefit from an established practice’s administrative support and referral network.

We welcome experienced couples therapists as well as clinicians looking to develop couples therapy as a significant area of their practice.

The Opportunity

Your primary focus will be providing meaningful, high-quality couples therapy. Our couples practice is grounded in relational, systemic, and attachment-based approaches, with particular interest in:

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
  • Trauma-informed couples therapy

You can develop your practice in areas such as attachment and emotional connection, communication and conflict, relationship transitions, infidelity, intimacy, separation and reconciliation, premarital counselling, and the impact of trauma on relationships.

While couples therapy will be a core focus, you will have the autonomy to include individual clients and shape your caseload around your clinical interests, expertise, and preferred way of working.

What Shift Offers

Clinical autonomy

Shape your practice around your clinical approach, professional interests, schedule, and preferred caseload.

Administrative and practice-management support

Spend more time doing clinical work and less time managing the business of private practice. Our support includes client onboarding, scheduling through Jane Practice Management Software, billing, AI scribe tools, and practice growth support.

Established referral network

Benefit from an established practice and thoughtful intake coordination designed to align referrals with your competencies, interests, and availability.

Flexible work arrangements

Provide in-person services at our Halifax office, offer virtual services across Nova Scotia, or combine both. You determine your clinical availability, weekly schedule, client load, and vacation time.

Collegial connection

Join a warm, collaborative team that values professional relationships, clinical consultation, shared learning, and high-quality client care.

Professional growth

Develop your couples therapy specialization, expand your clinical expertise, and build a practice that reflects your professional goals.

Competitive compensation

This is an independent contractor position with a percentage-based fee-sharing model, providing access to the administrative, referral, and practice infrastructure of an established group practice.

Our Office

Our Halifax office is located at the Gladstone Professional Centre, offering a convenient and professional setting for in-person clinical work.

The office features:

  •  Free parking
  • Accessible facilities
  • Convenient access for clients and clinicians
  • A recently designed professional space with natural light and soundproofed walls

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome inquiries from registered psychologists, Candidate-Registered Psychologists, Registered Counselling Therapists (RCTs), and other appropriately registered or qualified clinicians who are eligible to provide couples therapy in Nova Scotia.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Training or clinical experience in EFT, RLT, and/or trauma-informed couples therapy approaches
  • An authentic, reflective clinical style and a genuine interest in relational work
  • A commitment to ethical, evidence-informed practice
  • The ability to work independently while valuing collegial connection and shared practice values
  • Professional liability insurance appropriate to their practice

We welcome clinicians at different stages of their careers, including experienced couples therapists seeking an established professional home and clinicians interested in growing their couples therapy practice.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a professional home where you can grow your couples practice, maintain clinical autonomy, and benefit from established administrative and referral support, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your clinical background, experience with couples therapy, and professional interests to:

Laurie Tracey, MA, Registered Psychologist

Email: laurie@shifttherapy.ca

All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Psychologist PhD – Personality Disorder Program – Mental Health & Addictions

Published:   •  4 minute read

Req ID: 227218
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA CZ Personality Disorder Program
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (70%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Nov-26
Email: recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca
Apply: https://jobs.nshealth.ca/job-invite/227218/

About the Opportunity
The Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Program is an outpatient, tertiary care service that provides intensive treatment for adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Our team has received intensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); however, our overall approach is one of assimilative integration. That is, our treatment is anchored in and adherent to DBT, providing all four modes of treatment (including telephone consultation during office hours), and we integrate principles and techniques from other orientations, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and process group therapy in additional groups. Clinicians contribute to the academic mandate of the Mental Health and Addictions Program through program evaluation, clinical research, teaching, clinical supervision, and consultation to other teams and services within the Mental Health and Addictions Program.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Specialty Services and the Clinical Director, the Psychologist will be a part of an interdisciplinary team providing specialized assessment and treatment of BPD. They will provide direct clinical care, supervise other clinicians and trainees, and contribute to the academic mandate of the Mental Health and Addictions Program.

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

-Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
-Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)
-Minimum of two years related clinical experience
-Experience teaching and providing clinical supervision.
-Knowledge of and experience providing evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health problems.
-Training in and experience conducting psychodiagnostics assessments.
-Capable of independent professional judgment, initiative, self-reliance, and adaptability in developing, organizing, supervising, and delivering high quality psychological services.
-Interest in and experience conducting program evaluation.
-Eligible for academic appointments with the Departments of Psychology and/or Psychiatry at Dalhousie University
-Training in and experience providing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and/or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are particular assets.
-Training and experience in group treatment and/or process groups
-Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
Permanent part-time position; 52.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits
$54.04 – $70.97 Hourly

Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 Hourly

Psychologist PhD (steps 4-5): $64.18 – $70.97 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You’ll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services; we’re a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you’ll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Director, Counselling & Psychological Services

Published:   •  5 minute read

Position Information

  • Position Title Director, Counselling & Psychological Services
  • Research Project
  • Department/Unit Counselling & Psychological Services
  • Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Posting Number S276-26
  • Employee Group DPMG
  • Position Type Regular, On-Going
  • Duration of Contract (if applicable)
  • Employment Type Full Time
  • Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
  • Salary Commensurate with education and experience
  • Classification ADM-09
  • Provisional Statement This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The department of Counselling & Psychological Services is responsible for the leadership, management, renewal, and continuous improvement of counselling services for Dalhousie. Reporting to the Assistant Vice-Provost, Campus Living and Student Well-being, Student Affairs, the Director, Counselling & Psychological Services provides strategic, clinical, operational, and people leadership for Dalhousie’s counselling services within Student Health & Wellness. The Director ensures students have timely, inclusive, and evidence-informed mental health supports that promote well-being, academic success, and persistence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and case guidance to counsellors and related staff, supporting sound clinical judgment, ethical practice, professional accountability, and the delivery of evidence-informed care.
  • Provide consultation on complex, high-risk, or specialized cases and support clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and care planning across the counselling team.
  • Lead continuous renewal, and optimization of the counselling service delivery model, ensuring services remain responsive to evolving student needs, emerging best practices, and organizational priorities.
  • Build and sustain a high-performing clinical workforce through effective leadership, talent development, workforce planning, succession management, and the cultivation of a collaborative and psychologically safe culture.
  • Drive innovation, assessment, and data-informed decision-making, leading strategic initiatives, outcome measurement, quality improvement efforts, and service transformation projects that strengthen institutional capacity and student outcomes.
  • Serve as a key institutional leader and trusted partner, fostering collaboration across Student Affairs, academic and administrative units, health system partners, and sector organizations to advance a coordinated, care-first approach to student mental health and well-being.

Note: Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Psychology, or equivalent doctoral-level qualification, with registration or eligibility for registration as a psychologist in Nova Scotia, plus significant experience in clinical leadership and management in a related field.
  • Significant senior leadership experience in clinical, counselling, mental health, or psychological services, preferably within a post-secondary, community health, or integrated health care environment.
  • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, including clinical supervision, workforce planning, talent development, and fostering high-performing, inclusive workplace cultures.
  • Deep knowledge of clinical governance, ethical practice, confidentiality, risk assessment, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven experience designing and transforming service delivery models, including access pathways, intake and triage systems, stepped-care approaches, and capacity management strategies.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and relationship-building capabilities, with experience using data, assessment, and quality improvement methodologies to drive service excellence and organizational outcomes.

Assets

  • Experience within a university or post-secondary student mental health environment.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

  • Integrity
  • Respect & Inclusion
  • Adaptability
  • Knowledge & Thinking Skills
  • Communication

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups, please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter

NOTE: Please click the Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting above to confirm closing date on Dalhousie career site.

Registered Psychologist – ADHD Assessment Contractor

Published:   •  3 minute read

Spectrum Therapeutic Solutions
info@spectrumtherapeuticsolutions.ca
https://spectrumtherapeuticsolutions.ca/

Spectrum Therapeutic Solutions is seeking a Registered Psychologist to join our team as an independent contractor, providing comprehensive ADHD assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.

This opportunity would be ideal for a psychologist who enjoys assessment work and is looking for a flexible private-practice role without having to manage all of the administrative and business responsibilities independently.

About the Role
The psychologist will provide diagnostic ADHD assessments, including:

  • Clinical and developmental interviews
  • Parent and collateral interviews
  • Teacher and school-based information gathering for child and adolescent assessments
  • Administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized ADHD measures
  • Review of relevant educational, medical, and psychological records
  • Differential diagnostic assessment
  • Diagnostic formulation
  • Comprehensive report writing
  • Feedback sessions with clients and families
  • Recommendations for treatment, accommodations, and additional assessment where appropriate

Spectrum Therapeutic Solutions provides:

  • An established clinical practice and referral network
  • Administrative and scheduling support
  • Electronic health records and online booking through Jane
  • Billing and payment processing
  • Comfortable professional office space
  • Marketing and referral support
  • Flexibility in scheduling
  • Opportunity to build a focused ADHD assessment caseload
  • This position may begin on a part-time basis, with the potential to grow based on clinician availability and referral volume.

Qualifications
Applicants should:

  • Be registered, or eligible for registration, as a psychologist in Nova Scotia
  • Have training and demonstrated competence in psychological assessment and diagnosis
  • Have experience assessing ADHD in adults and/or children and adolescents
  • Be comfortable with differential diagnosis and identifying common co-occurring conditions
  • Have strong clinical interviewing, report-writing, and communication skills
  • Maintain independent professional liability insurance and all requirements associated with independent practice

Experience with assessment tools such as Conners 4, CAARS-2, CADDRA assessment resources, and other evidence-based ADHD assessment measures is considered an asset. Experience with psycho-educational assessment is also welcome but is not required for this position.

Contract Arrangement
This is an independent contractor position with flexible scheduling. Compensation will be competitive and discussed based on experience, assessment structure, and availability. Psychologists who already have an established assessment protocol and/or access to their own assessment materials are especially encouraged to apply.

About Spectrum Therapeutic Solutions
Spectrum Therapeutic Solutions is a collaborative private practice committed to providing accessible, evidence-informed, client-centred mental health and neurodiversity-affirming services. We are continuing to expand our ADHD services and are looking for a psychologist who would like to help us develop a high-quality ADHD assessment program for both children
and adults.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV and brief introduction outlining their assessment
experience and availability. We would be happy to speak with psychologists interested in as little as one assessment day per
week or those looking to develop a larger assessment caseload.

Disability Support Outreach Team (DSOT)

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ORGANIZATION: Breton Ability

We are excited to be building a brand-new Disability Support Outreach Team (DSOT)!

DSOT is a brand-new team being built to bring Remedy to life, and this role offers a rare opportunity to help shape how innovative, community-based disability supports are delivered across Cape Breton. This team will bring their clinical expertise into a collaborative, community-based role where their work will have a visible impact on individuals, families, teams, and communities across the island.

Psychologist (PPT 32 hrs/week) – will provide assessment, therapy, consultation, and behavioural support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, dual diagnoses, and complex behavioural presentations. As part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will help turn ideas into practical supports rooted in innovation, compassion, human rights, and real community impact.

Breton Ability is committed to flexibility and is open to a range of scheduling arrangements, including full-time, part-time, shared, or customized schedules. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their preferred hours, as we are willing to explore options that support both service delivery and work-life balance. Benefit eligibility may vary based on hours worked.

How to Apply:

Please submit an updated resume highlighting the qualifications listed and a cover letter expressing why you believe you are the best match for this role by August 24, 2026, to: Human Resources Coordinator via email only hr@cb-bac.ca

Please include “The Positions Title – Disability Support Outreach Team (DSOT)” in the subject line.

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

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  Psychologist, Social Worker & Counsellor

Published:   •  3 minute read

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.

Join Our Team at Rainbow Tree Psychology 

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We are looking for Full/Part-Time Associates (in office/virtual options) to join our growing practice.


At Rainbow Tree Psychology, we are motivated to provide clients and clinicians with a warm, empowering, and collaborative space for healing and growth. Associates will have the opportunity to work independently and in collaboration with other skilled professionals providing high quality care to our clients. Our clinic values respect and teamwork, ensuring that everyone’s input is important. Whether you are with us full time, or are supplementing another workspace, you will be encouraged to operate your practice in the way that best suits your skills, values, and work-life balance.


• Access to a therapeutic space that has been thoughtfully curated to attend to the needs of our associates and clients.

• Administrative support for all billing, scheduling, and intake needs.

• Fair contractor split.

• Opportunities for collaboration, consultation, and support from our team, regular access to the practice owner, and ongoing growth opportunities through professional development.

• Access to a well-established referral network.


If you are interested in joining our practice, or would like to learn more, please email your CV and at least two references to admin@rainbowtreepsychology.ca.

https://rainbowtreepsychology.ca/join-our-team

Offering Wellness Clinical Rooms

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Beech Street Health Centre
heather@beechstreethealth.ca
https://www.beechstreethealth.ca/medical-consultation-suites

Offering Wellness Clinical Rooms

Are you a family doctor, nurse practitioner, dietitian, social worker, pharmacist, occupational therapist, or mental health professional looking for additional or temporary working solutions?

We’re thrilled to support healthcare providers looking to explore flexible working options or expand their practice. We offer cozy, confidential spaces that stimulate healing and community collaboration. With thoughtfully designed therapy rooms that foster a nurturing environment, we invite you to join a supportive network of professionals.

If you’re interested in learning more about how we can meet your additional or temporary working needs, please reach out!

Best regards,
Heather Stone
Halifax NS

Registered Psychologist Opportunities (Full-Time & Part-Time) Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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Carleen Hall Psychological Services 250 Baker Drive Suite 235, Dartmouth, NS B2W 4L6Phone: 902 406-7413 Fax: (902) 406-7414  

Registered Psychologist Opportunities (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

We are seeking Registered (or eligible for registration) Psychologists to join our well-established, growing private practice in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Serving the community since 2012, our practice has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, client-centered psychological services in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We are currently hiring for:

  • Full-Time Position (approx. 20 clinical hours/week)
  • Part-Time Position (approx. 10 clinical hours/week)

About the Practice
Our team offers a variety of evidence-based psychological services to meet the needs of children, youth families and adults. We value professionalism, collegiality, and a healthy work-life balance. Full time administrative support and referral streams are well established, allowing clinicians to focus on clinical work.

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychological assessment and/or therapy services
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team as needed
  • Adhere to ethical and professional standards set by the NSBEP

Qualifications

  • Registered (or eligible for registration) with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)
  • Strong clinical skills in assessment and/or intervention
  • Experience working with diverse populations is an asset
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

  • Established referral base
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Administrative and billing support
  • Collegial and supportive team environment
  • Competitive compensation structure

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a motivated, ethical, and collaborative psychologist who is committed to providing high-quality care and contributing to a positive team culture.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your clinical experience and areas of interest.

If you are interested in joining our clinic, please email your CV to Carleenhall@eastlink.ca

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

Full-Time/Part-Time Opportunity at Affirming Psychology

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Join Our Team at Affirming Psychology:

We are looking for Part-Time and Full-Time Associates to join Affirming Psychology (affirmingpsychology.ca).

  • Part-Time Associates see about 5 to 15 clients per week

  • Full-Time Associates see about 20+ clients per week

  • For Associates primarily completing psychodiagnostic assessments, expected direct client hours are adjusted

We are dedicated to creating an encouraging and collaborative environment for clinicians, including providing support and making sure your practice is sustainable. Ways we do this are by offering a 75/25 split with our associates, and focusing on reasonable caseloads that prioritize the quality of care over volume. The ideal candidate would be highly trained in several treatment modalities, ethically and community minded, and committed to creating a safe space for marginalized people.

Qualifications

  • Licensed in Nova Scotia either as a Clinical Psychologist (Candidate Register or Registered), MSW-Clinical Specialist, or Registered Counselling Therapist

  • Trained in at least two different treatment modalities (e.g., DBT, EMDR, EFT)

  • We are open to having Associates work with any population.

Benefits of Joining Affirming Psychology

  • 75/25 split for Associates

  • Access to a well-established referral network

  • Full time admin support for all billing, scheduling, and intake needs

  • Collaborative work space, monthly peer consultation meetings

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

  • Thoughtfully designed office with access and sensory needs in mind

  • Flexible work hours – Daytime, evenings, weekends

Our practice is located within a mid-size business building which largely rents to other health professionals. We offer free parking to Associates and clients, the building has an elevator and accessible entrances, and we are conveniently located near Dartmouth General Hospital. When designing our office space, we focused on sound proofing our walls and ceiling, and creating a sensory friendly space for clients and clinicians. Associates joining our practice have the option to have their office fully furnished and decorated by Affirming Psychology or furnishing the office themselves. We offer services in-person or virtually to clients.

We also offer our Associates monthly peer consultation meetings along with other professional developmental opportunities, such as study groups and presentations from other health professionals and organizations. At Affirming Psychology, you would have access to a Full-Time Practice Administrator that would manage intakes and your wait list, complete billing for clients, including direct insurance billing when available, manage communication with major Insurance companies, and provide scheduling support.

If you are interested in joining our practice, please email your CV and at least two references to admin@affirmingpsych.ca.