Dalhousie Job Opportunity

POSITION: PhD/PsyD or PhD/PsyD candidate
ORGANIZATION: Dalhousie University
LOCATION: Halifax/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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 (www.dal.ca) 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 dynamic, purpose-driven community that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. Halifax is a vibrant ocean-side city, offering an excellent quality of life, including active local food, arts, and music scenes, easy access to outdoor activities, and high-quality health and education centres.

Dalhousie University’s Clinical Psychology PhD program, within the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science, is based on a scientist-practitioner model and is designed to give our graduates a thorough grounding in science, research and clinical practice. Students are focused on research from the beginning of the program. Students also start applied training in their first year and continue throughout the program. Due to our emphasis on the science of psychology, our program produces clinical psychologists who blend the ideals of research and service.

The Clinical Psychology PhD Program is expanding its mandate to include the provision of clinical care to clients through a new community-based psychology training clinic. The clinic will provide mental health and addictions assessment and treatment to Nova Scotians, with particular emphasis on clients from marginalized and diverse populations. The clinic will provide clinical training opportunities for graduate students, provide Nova Scotians access to evidence-based care, and undertake research and evaluation of innovations in the provision of mental health and addictions care.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Furthermore, the Clinical Psychology PhD Program is striving to increase diversity amongst our faculty, staff, and students. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Overview

This position reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Science through the co-Directors of the psychology training clinic and the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) of the Clinical Psychology PhD program, in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience. The Clinical Psychologist (CP) will work within a clinic team consisting of primarily psychologists and clinical psychology graduate students, as well as allied health professionals and other academic support personnel. The CP will primarily provide supervision and training to clinical psychology graduate students, with some limited involvement in psychological intervention as well as psychological assessments as appropriate for training purposes and continuity of care. Ultimately, this position will support the training and service mission of the psychology training clinic in providing breadth and depth of training for students across diverse psychological skills, and much needed mental health services to those currently facing barriers within the Halifax community, and throughout Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD/PsyD or PhD/PsyD candidate who is/will be eligible for registration as a clinical psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (adult, child/youth, and/or lifespan competency required). Applicants who are still PhD or PsyD candidates at the time of application will be required to have this qualification by December 31, 2023.
Carries appropriate liability insurance as outlined by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology.
• Scope of practice must include therapy and/or assessment with adults and/or children and youth.
• Demonstrated experience conducting and interpreting psychodiagnostic and/or psychoeducational assessments.
• Demonstrated skill and effectiveness in the application of a broad spectrum of evidence-based psychological interventions/therapies, especially Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or Trauma-focused interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong skills in problem-solving and decision-making.

Strongly Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of students providing psychological services.
• Experience providing sensitive and appropriate care for clients from a range of diverse backgrounds (e.g., racial, cultural, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability).
• Strong skills in working within a team approach to training and supervision.
• Demonstrated skills in forming connections and liaising with community organizations.

Additional information

Please note that this posting is for up to three positions, with full-time equivalences from 50% to 100%. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience will also be filling up to three similar positions with lower FTEs.

To apply for this position please visit: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/13371

Close date: June 24, 2023

Are you an APNS member in Private Practice? You can save money on Credit and Debit Card Processing

APNS is pleased to announce that we have added a new member benefit.

We have entered into an agreement with TD Merchant Solutions to provide a preferred pricing program for APNS members. APNS has been a client of TD Bank and TD Merchant Solutions for many years, and we expect that this agreement will offer significant savings on credit and debit card processing fees to those members in private practice.

For more information please see the advertisement here.

If you are interested in participating please contact our TD Representative: Manoj Chauhan at Manoj.Chauhan@td.com

For information about eligibility contact Susan at apns@apns.ca.

APNS FAQ on BMS/CPAP Insurance

For those of you renewing your current insurance or those who are new to the profession, APNS has developed this document FAQ on BMS/CPAP Insurance to answer some of your questions about liability insurance.

This document collates BMS Insurance information to address your insurance questions. If you have additional questions, please contact BMS directly at: 1-855-318-6038 or psy.insurance@bmsgroup.com

Please also see this new document from BMS with more information.

The Nova Scotia Psychologist: Annual Report Issue – May 2023

The Nova Scotia Psychologist: Annual Report Issue – May 2023 is now available here.

What’s Inside:

  • President’s Report
  • AGM Agenda 2023
  • AGM Minutes 2022
  • Proposed Amendment to the Constitution
  • Nominations & Elections 2023 
  • Awards & Honours 2023
  • Treasurer’s Report 2023
  • Proposed Budget 2023-2024
  • Staff: Co-op  Student – Lin Nguyen
  • Committees and Volunteers
  • New Member Benefit
  • Strategic Planning Update
  • CPAP Report
  • Early Career Group Report
  • Advocacy Committee Report
  • Cultural Diversity Committee Report
  • Private Practice Report
  • Post Disaster Committee Report
  • Continuing Education
  • Advertisements
  • Acknowledgements
  • Committees and Representatives

Culturally Informed Practice with Indigenous Youth

Speaker: Dr. Christopher Mushquash, HBSc., M.A., Ph.D., C.Psych.

Time: Monday, June 26, 2023 – 9 am-4:30 pm
Location: Cineplex Auditorium, IWK Health

This workshop is presented by IWK Psychology & the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia, as part of the Dr. G. Wayne MacDonald Professional Lecture Series.

For more information and to register please download the brochure or the fillable registration form.

The Town of Kentville and APNS invite you to “sit and chat” to promote wellness

Kentville/Halifax:  The Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) and the Town of Kentville are reviving the old saying: “sit and chat a while”.

APNS has been donating park benches to raise awareness of the value of personal interaction as a way to enhance mental and physical health. We kicked off the initiative in Yarmouth in 2017, followed by Stewiacke in 2018 and Blockhouse in 2019. This event in Kentville is the first since our shutdown for the pandemic.

The unveiling will take place at the Kentville Visitor Information Centre at 125 Park Street on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 2 pm.

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Calian

About the role:

We are looking for clinical psychologists to join the Calian team and help make a difference in the lives of Canadian Armed Forces members in exclusive shared-care clinics on Canadian Armed Forces bases in Nova Scotia. 

We offer a range of part-time and full-time career opportunities that include virtual, hybrid, and onsite working environments.  Our opportunities are ideal for clinical psychologists interested psychological assessment and treatment services who value a team-based environment with high access to quality care. 

Clinical Psychologists working in share-care clinics enjoy:

  • Guaranteed hourly rate
  • Weekday hours
  • No overhead or administrative fees typically associated with office-based practice
  • Generous allotment of time for booked appointments
  • Working with a unique and motivated client population
  • Collaborative multi-disciplinary teams
  • Easy access to onsite specialists and support services
  • Dedicated Calian contract management team providing round-the-clock support

The ideal candidate has a Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology and is licensed for autonomous practice.  The ideal candidate has 2 years of recent experience under their license for autonomous practice providing psychological assessment and treatment services to an adult population with a range of presenting concerns.  Additional training in trauma processing therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, or EMDR is required for some locations. 

Interested in taking a tour of a clinic located near you? 

Contact Amy Robillard, Talent Acquisition Team Lead, Calian Health Services. 

By Email: amy.robillard@calian.com

Dalhousie Instructor Position

POSITION: 1-Year Limited Term Instructor Position
ORGANIZATION: CPA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
LOCATION: HRM

This is a 1-year limited term Instructor position (with the potential for renewal for one or two additional years) in our CPA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program within the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University beginning July 1, 2023.

Candidates must have a PhD in Psychology and a CPA or an APA accredited internship, and should be fully registered (for independent practice) in the province of Nova Scotia or be eligible for registration. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated teaching excellence and experience in a variety of graduate psychology courses and should have clinical experience with assessment and intervention, preferably across the lifespan.


The candidate will primarily teach psychology courses at the graduate level, with some possibility of teaching at the undergraduate level (depending on applicant qualifications). Teaching responsibilities will include supervision of PhD students who are engaging in intervention and assessment with adult clients at the Dalhousie Social Work Community Clinic. This clinic serves marginalized populations and is an interprofessional model of teaching and service. The position requires the applicant to be physically present in Halifax for various duties, though some components of teaching may also be handled online. The preferred online learning management system at Dalhousie is Brightspace.

Research is not a required component of this position. However, in keeping with the nature of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department, we will support the successful applicant in developing or continuing to develop their research program, if desired.

Dalhousie University (www.dal.ca) is located in the vibrant ocean-side city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, which offers an excellent quality of life, including active local food, arts, and music scenes, easy access to outdoor activities, and high-quality health and education centres. Dalhousie University’s Clinical Psychology program is based on a scientist-practitioner model and is designed to give our graduates a thorough grounding in science, research and clinical practice. Students are focused on research from the beginning of the program. Students also start applied training in their first year and continue throughout the program. Due to our emphasis on the science of psychology, our program produces clinical psychologists who blend the ideals of research and service.


Review of applications will begin May 22, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted at http://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/12949. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching dossier including evaluations received in previously taught university courses; 4) a statement of teaching interest and past teaching experiences; 5) a list of at least three referees; and 6) a clinical dossier including clinical credentials, a summary of clinical experience, and clinical supervision experience (which should be uploaded as “portfolio”).

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Professional Ethics in Psychology: Examination Preparation and Refresher

Presented by Dr. Natalie Stratton
Friday, May 26, 2023 – 9 am – 1:00 pm, Rm 2016, McCain Bldg., Dalhousie University, Halifax

Overview:
An essential component of the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology’s (NSBEP) oral licensing examination is the candidate’s ability to describe their ethical decision making
process. In this interactive workshop, attendees will receive a thorough overview of the Canadian Code of Ethics as well as relevant guidelines, standards, and laws.

For more information or to register download the brochure here.

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Aulakh Psychological and Counselling Service Inc.

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.

Read more “Aulakh Psychological and Counselling Service Inc.”