Please be advised that effective October 1, 2024 the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) has set the recommended fee for psychological services provided by Psychologists registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology at $225 per hour.
The official letter from the APNS President in regard to this increase is available here.
This fee increase is based on a review of other psychology association rates across Canada, and those currently being charged by psychologists across the province. APNS also reviewed and compared Psychologists rates to rates of other mental health professionals in Nova Scotia. The rate is reviewed annually and was last revised in 2021.
Publications
The Nova Scotia Psychologist: Annual Report Issue – May 2024
Statement of Accountability and Responsibility to Indigenous Peoples
The Council of Professional Associations of Psychologists (CPAP), of which APNS is a member, has made a Statement of Accountability and Responsibility to Indigenous Peoples. APNS has supported this statement that acknowledges that psychologists must be accountable for the profession’s marginalization of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
To promote this accountability, CPAP’s Board of Directors moved to formally endorse the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Statement of Accountability in the CPA Task Force’s report entitled, “Psychology’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report.”
To read more, please see Psychology’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report by clicking on the link below.
https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Task_Forces/TRC%20Task%20Force%20Report_FINAL.pdf
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report and other related reports may be downloaded here:
2024 Election Priorities
Following consultations with our members, APNS has identified the following priorities for the 2024 NS General Election.
- Improving public access to mental health services through timely access to services, high quality of care, innovative implementation, collaborative care teams, educating the public on mental health and addictions care services and supporting organizations that provide mental health care.
- Public System Recruitment and Retention. Public health system and school psychologists are leaving public institutions to work in the private sector. This is mostly due to workplace culture, shortage of resources that affect the standard of care, lack of professional autonomy and wages.
- Increased Education and Training. There is a shortage of psychologists across Nova Scotia. Students who leave the province for training often do not return, whereas students who train here often stay. Additionally, the mental health needs of Nova Scotians are increasingly complex, requiring newly trained psychologists to possess very specialized skills. To meet the complex health needs of Nova Scotians, university graduate programs and residency training sites across the province need to be expanded. Funding is necessary to support increased opportunities for high quality, graduate-level training in psychology within Nova Scotia, which will enable graduates to better support diverse and underserved clients in high needs regions.
Please note that the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse specific candidates or political parties. We work with all levels of government to advocate on behalf of our members to support policies that advance mental health care in Nova Scotia.
Associate Psychologist Positions Available – Dartmouth Psychological Services
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
Psychologists – Treatment
POSITION: Registered Psychologist
ORGANIZATION: Back in Motion
LOCATION: Albert & British Columbia
*For out of province candidates who want to work in Alberta and BC, BIM will pay the initial registration fees
*Remote, Hybrid or In Person work options available
Salary Range: $55 – $141/hour per hour
Signing Bonus: $5,000 for Full Time
Pay Structure: Employee or Fee for Service
Full time | Part time
Role Overview:
Join our InFocus Psychological Services Team! As a Psychologist, you will provide psychological treatment to adults with a range of presenting problems. The Psychologist will conduct treatment-oriented assessments, develop and implement individual treatment plans, write reports, and liaise with stakeholders. Treatment is evidence-based, and goals include assisting clients to return to work, enhancing psychosocial functioning, and improving quality of life. Back in Motion is a multidisciplinary clinical setting, and there will be opportunities to collaborate with other members of the rehabilitation team, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Kinesiologists, and Physicians.
Why Join Us?
Early career clinicians are welcome at Back in Motion and we have a strong mentorship and training program supported by experienced psychologists. Ongoing development is key to our teams and there is opportunity for regular consultation and learning for all team members.
We are looking for Psychologists who have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, capacity for clinical reasoning, and familiarity with diagnosis and causality.
Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia and/or the College of Alberta Psychologists. Good organizational and writing skills are essential, and experience working with third-party payers and an understanding of rehabilitation and disability issues are an asset.
We offer competitive contract rates or salary and benefits package to the successful individual in addition to a signing bonus.
How to Apply: Email us your resume at careers@backinmotion.com.
Back in Motion is a multiple award-winning employer with a culture of excellence, mutual respect, integrity, teamwork, and commitment to people.
Our team members say they enjoy our flexible working conditions within an environment of growth and development. They truly value that we hire from within for new opportunities and leadership roles.
Our teams are diverse and inclusive. We believe we are stronger because of our unique experiences and perspectives. Mentorship, training, opportunities to contribute, and continuous support in achieving career and personal milestones are just a few standards that are most valued within BiM.
Work with us and with our amazing team to make a real difference in people’s lives.
To learn more about what it is like to work at Back in Motion visit https://youtu.be/T8pStdlgHM0.
Psychologists – Assessment
POSITION: Registered Psychologist
ORGANIZATION: Back in Motion
LOCATION: Alberta & British Columbia
Location: Alberta and BC
*For out of province candidates who want to work in Alberta and BC, BIM will pay the initial registration fees
*Remote, Hybrid or In Person work options available
Salary Range: $412.50 to $1,000 per day
Signing Bonus: $5,000 for Full Time
Pay Structure: Employee or Fee for Service
Full time | Part time
Role Overview:
We are looking for Psychologists to join our highly skilled and fast growing team of assessors. Back in Motion is a dynamic team environment that provides opportunities to interact with other clinical disciplines and employment professionals. We are currently looking for Psychologists interested in formal assessment.
You can be a part of our COMPASS (Comprehensive Assessment Services) Team: The Psychologist will be responsible for conducting a variety of psychological assessments, including Comprehensive Psychological Assessment and Vocational Psychological Assessments to adults with a range of physical, mental health, and cognitive disabilities. In this role, the Psychologist will conduct clinical interviews, administer and interpret psychological instruments, write comprehensive reports, and participate in feedback sessions with clients and other stakeholders. Psychometry support is also available.
Why Join Us?
Early career clinicians are welcome at Back in Motion and we have a strong mentorship and training program to develop/refine assessment skills with the support from experienced psychologists. Ongoing development is key to our teams and there is opportunity for regular consultation and learning for all team members.
We are looking for Psychologists who have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, capacity for clinical reasoning, and familiarity with diagnosis and causality.
Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia and/or the College of Alberta Psychologists. Good organizational and writing skills are essential, and experience working with third-party payers and an understanding of rehabilitation and disability issues are an asset.
We offer competitive contract rates or salary and benefits package to the successful individual in addition to a signing bonus.
How to Apply: Email us your resume at careers@backinmotion.com.
Back in Motion is a multiple award-winning employer with a culture of excellence, mutual respect, integrity, teamwork, and commitment to people. Our team members say they enjoy our flexible working conditions within an environment of growth and development. They truly value that we hire from within for new opportunities and leadership roles.
Our teams are diverse and inclusive. We believe we are stronger because of our unique experiences and perspectives. Mentorship, training, opportunities to contribute, and continuous support in achieving career and personal milestones are just a few standards that are most valued within BiM.
Work with us and with our amazing team to make a real difference in people’s lives.
To learn more about what it is like to work at Back in Motion visit https://youtu.be/T8pStdlgHM0.
Associate Psychologist Position Available – Halifax
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/
Natural Psychology Inc.
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.
Read more “Natural Psychology Inc.”Marsh-Knickle and Associates
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.
Read more “Marsh-Knickle and Associates”Mindful Self-Compassion –In-Person Short Course (6 Weeks)
Dartmouth Location: Mondays Beginning October 28, 6:00-7:30PM
Address your inner critic and begin to experience a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself.
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher.
This short course is an adaptation of the empirically supported 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion program designed to begin cultivating the skills of self-compassion for those who are time limited. Research shows that self-compassion significantly enhances emotional well-being, lessens anxiety and depression, boosts resilience and happiness, leads to more satisfying relationships and can even help maintain healthy lifestyles such as nutritious eating and exercise.
Course themes include:
• Practicing self-compassion / Self-compassion and mindfulness practices for daily life and moments of stress.
• Discovering your compassionate voice / Motivation with compassion
• Self-compassion and resilience / Working with difficult emotions
• Addressing burnout / A practice for compassion
• Living deeply / Journaling to reconnect with your values.
What to expect
In the MSC program, participants will meet as a group with a teacher(s) for 1.5 hours once a week for 6 weeks. Participants will learn and apply the three key components of self-compassion using meditation, short talks, experiential exercises, group discussion, and home practices. Participants will be provided materials (digital handouts and audio) to support what they are learning in the weekly sessions and for use during home practice.
MSC is primarily a compassion training program with mindfulness as the foundation of self-compassion. The intention of the MSC program is to provide a safe and supportive environment for exploring how we typically respond when difficult emotions arise and to provide tools for becoming warm and supportive companions to ourselves. Please keep in mind that although self-compassion can be very therapeutic, it is different from conventional group or individual therapy whereby the emphasis of the program is on utilizing resources of self-compassion and mindfulness through a process of self-discovery.
Is this program for me?
No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is necessary to attend MSC. This program is designed for anyone who is time-limited and wishes to integrate and cultivate greater self-compassion into their lives and/or work.
This short course is an adaptation of the empirically supported 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion program designed to begin cultivating the skills of self-compassion. Research shows that self-compassion significantly enhances emotional well-being, lessens anxiety and depression, boosts resilience and happiness, leads to more satisfying relationships and can even help maintain healthy lifestyles such as nutritious eating and exercise.
Fee: $375* (HST and materials included) Most private health insurance covers the cost of this program. Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions (in-person or online) offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered.
To make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone, payment plans are available for those who require them.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENTS or to REGISTER: https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/
Should you have difficulty registering online, contact admin@breathemindfulness.com
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) In-Person 8-Week Therapeutic Program
Wolfville Location: Wednesdays Beginning October 16, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Develop the capacity for greater calm and learn practical skills in managing stress and building resilience in this 8-week program for enhanced coping.
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher and Tom Wigan, Certified MBSR Teacher.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the original mindfulness-based program designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, clinically proven to help people cope with chronic pain, physical and mental illnesses, and the stress of daily life. In this 8-week in-person group program, you will learn a combination of mindfulness, cognitive behavioural, and self-regulation skills to cultivate a different relationship with your body and mind that will help you live with more self-awareness, balance, and choice in response rather than a reaction to stress.
What to expect
Week 1: Orientation + Session 1
An overview of the program and an introduction to mindfulness practice will be provided. Before this session, a mandatory phone interview (10-15 minutes) for those new to the Centre or Facilitator will be arranged to review eligibility and ensure the program will be beneficial for you. The duration of this first session is approximately 3 hours with participation being mandatory for continued participation in the program.
Week 2-8: Sessions 2-8
Participants will meet as a group with a facilitator(s) once a week for 7 more weeks. Each session is approximately 2.5 hours long and is organized around a theme that is explored through short talks, experiential exercises, group inquiry and mindfulness meditation practices. Digital materials to reinforce session themes and support home practice are provided. Commitment to attendance and home practice is an essential component for participation in and effectiveness of the program.
Day of Silent Retreat
In addition to these sessions, there will be one full-day mindfulness silent retreat held between weeks 5 and 7. Although this is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to attend.
Is this program for me?
This program is designed for anyone interested in learning strategies designed to help manage stress and promote long-term wellness. Meditation experience is not required. This program is also for professionals who wish to begin integrating mindfulness-based skills and principles into their work or as the first step in pursuing further teacher training in MBSR as this group fulfills the prerequisite for becoming an MBSR teacher. Meditation experience is not required.
Fee: $675* (HST and materials included) Most private health insurance covers the cost of this program. Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions (in-person or online) offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered.
To make our therapeutic groups more accessible to everyone, payment plans are available for those who require them.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENTS or to REGISTER: https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/
Should you have difficulty registering online, contact admin@breathemindfulness.com
Mindfulness Maintenance Meetings (MMM)
Dartmouth Location: Beginning October 1, 2024
Deepen and maintain your mindfulness practice with these monthly group sessions.
Facilitated by: Andrea Ennis, Clinical Psychologist and MBSR Teacher
Keep your practice going and be supported by others by committing to these monthly 90-minute group sessions for graduates of Mindfulness-Based Programs (including MBSR, MBCT, and MSC).
What to expect
Keeping up with a regular mindfulness practice after course completion can be challenging. These sessions provide an opportunity to support your practice by coming together with a group of other graduates.
Mindfulness Maintenance Meetings (MMM) are offered monthly (the first Tuesday of each month) for 90-minutes. Each meeting will include between 40-60 minutes of guided mindfulness practice (including options for seated, lying down, and movement-based practices), followed by facilitated group discussion and time for informal discussion and questions.
Prior to attending your first Mindfulness Maintenance Meeting you will be required to register through our online scheduling system (JaneApp). If you did not complete your Mindfulness Based Program(s) through Breathe Mindfulness Centre or Dartmouth Psychological Services, you will be required to complete consent and registration forms prior to attending your first meeting.
Is this program for me?
This program is offered exclusively to those that have already completed a Mindfulness-Based Group Program, either through the Breathe Mindfulness Centre or another agency.
Private health insurance may cover the cost of these group sessions. Please contact your insurance provider to determine whether therapeutic group sessions offered by a Registered Psychologist are covered.
Pre-registration is required for each session. Space is limited and groups will run with between 4-12 participants.
Fee per session: $20.00 (HST included)
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENTS or to REGISTER: https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/
Should you have difficulty registering online, contact admin@breathemindfulness.com
Mindful Yoga – 6-Week Beginners Series
Wolfville Location: Mondays Beginning September 16, 2024 9:00-10:00AM
Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is what you learn on the way down.
– Jigar Gor
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher.
Discover the transformative power of yoga in our 6-week beginner series designed to help you gently ease into a mindful practice. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your connection, this series offers a slow, easy-to-follow pace perfect for beginners.
The beginner series is taught in a sequential manner, with each week building on the prior week’s foundation and knowledge, to help students build strength and flexibility. The focus of this beginner yoga series is to move through key yoga poses while safely exploring your limits through the encouragement of deep listening and honouring your body. Each class will also include introduction to yogic breathwork and mindfulness meditation to release tension in the body and mind.
Benefits Include:
• Building a foundation of yoga poses (asanas) that are safe for your body .
• Increased flexibility, strength, and balance.
• Increased connection and honour towards your body through the practice of non-harm (‘Ahimsa’).
• Increased calm for body, mind, and spirit.
Fee: $80 (HST included), Students and Seniors 10% discount
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENTS or to REGISTER: https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/
Should you have difficulty registering online, contact admin@breathemindfulness.com
Introduction to Mindfulness – 2 Hour In-Person Workshop
Wolfville Location: Monday, September 16, 2024 6:00-8:00PM
Dartmouth Location: Monday September 23, 2024 6:00-8:00PM
Explore how mindfulness practice can increase resilience and reduce the effects of stress on the mind and body.
Facilitated by: Jacqueline Milner, Registered Psychologist/Certified Mindfulness Teacher.
Mindfulness is a gentle and effective way to cultivate awareness of thoughts, emotions and sensations. Mindfulness helps us stay connected to the present moment, break free of automatic, habitual reactions that are often unhelpful for our wellbeing and helps us manage stress and other difficult emotions more effectively. A great way to understand what mindfulness is and what it has to offer is to experience it.
This workshop will offer an overview of the core principles of mindfulness and its benefits, along with a variety of short mindfulness practices. Resources and information on how to develop and maintain a regular practice will be provided.
Who should attend: This workshop is open to the public as well as professionals who are curious about mindfulness and would like to begin to explore it. Meditation experience is not required, all are welcome!
Please note, mindfulness is an innate capacity that exists in all of us and is free from any religion or faith.
Fee: $45 or PWYC (HST included)
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE EVENT or to
REGISTER: https://breathemindfulness.ca/events/
Should you have difficulty registering online, contact admin@breathemindfulness.com
