In the past several years, it has become abundantly clear that there is a significant mental health crisis in Canada. Our community members need assistance and support in addressing the many facets of their lives that are competing against their mental well-being. At Annapolis Valley Psychological Services Inc. (AVPS Inc.), we strive each day to provide a positive, caring and supportive therapeutic experience for our clients.
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Seagram & Associates and Landing Strong Position Available
POSITION: Part-Time/ Full-Time Registered Psychologist Position Available
ORGANIZATION: Seagram & Associates and Landing Strong
LOCATION: Windsor, NS
Our collaborative mental health counselling practice is comprised of mental health professionals who help children, youth, adults, and families create lasting change and enhanced wellness. We provide individual therapy, couples therapy and family treatment.
We are currently looking for full or a part-time Registered Psychologist to work in our Windsor (Seagram & Associates and Landing Strong) offices. Our team is multi-disciplinary, creative, thoughtful, and fun. We want someone who is interested in being a leader within this evolving organization. To us, leadership is collaborative, respectful, and requires excellent listening skills. You will need to be comfortable within a therapeutic, client-centred environment.
General Description
Landing Strong is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting military members, veterans, first responders and their families impacted by work related trauma exposure. If you are commitment to bettering the lives of people who have served our communities and country as police officers, members of the Armed Forces, paramedics, fire fighters and other similar professions, then we are interested in speaking to you.
Our Mission:
Landing Strong helps those who are suffering find their place within their families and community and, just as importantly, reclaim their identity. Individuals are supported in a safe and inviting community. Support for families is also a key component of our vision.
Within Landing Strong, there is the opportunity for group work, program development and involvement in our intensive, holistic day programming. We focus on building resiliency, promoting health, and when appropriate, supporting successful reintegration back into work.
At Seagram & Associates, we empower our clients with the support and tools they need to enrich their lives, improve their mental health, and inspire growth and development – in life, in work, and in relationships. Our collaborative practice is comprised of mental health professionals who help children, youth, adults, and families create lasting change and enhanced wellness. We provide individual therapy, couples therapy and family treatment.
The Registered Psychologist will be required to function as an autonomous mental health practitioner in collaboration with the Executive/Clinical Director. The position may be tailored to varying specialties or experiences. Of particular interest is a clinician with experience in trauma therapy using any of the following treatment modalities: CBT, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, EFT.
HOURS
This can be either a part- or full-time position, depending on the availability of the practitioner.
BENEFIT FROM
Collaborative clinic setting
Calm and pleasing work environment
Motivated clients with diverse presenting issues
Administrative support
Flexible schedule
Team meetings that focus on wellness of the clinician
Opportunity for case consultation/support as needed.
DUTIES
Providing treatment of a variety of mental health issues using evidence-based, trauma informed practice.
Creating and maintaining patient records and required reports in a timely manner.
Working collaboratively with a clinical supervisor to develop case formulations, identify treatment goals and support client progress in meeting these goals.
QUALIFICIATIONS
Doctoral Degree or Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or related field in Psychology (e.g. Counselling Psychology).
Registered or Candidate Register Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiner’s in Psychology.
Experience and competency working with children, adolescents, or adults, individually, couples or families.
Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and inter-professional teamwork skills.
Current professional liability insurance.
Experienced with operating a computer and some ability with MS office.
Please visit our websites for more information about us:
LandingStrong.com
Seagramassociates.com
This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check.
Please email resume to:
Deborah Eaton
Manager, Corporate Services & Human Resources
deaton@landingstrong.com
The Nova Scotia Psychologist: Annual Report Issue – May 2024
Liability Insurance Program Renewal (BMS)
Dear Members,
Very shortly you will receive the 2024-2025 CPA/CPAP* Liability Insurance Program renewal, directly from the program’s broker, BMS. If you want to participate in the program for the first time, or if you haven’t received your renewal notice, please contact BMS at psy.insurance@bmsgroup.com. Note that the policy renews on June 1st, 2024.
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Earlier this year, we let you know that we would be resuming Child and Adolescent Psychology Interest Group (CAP-I) Meetings in 2024.
We are pleased to share that we have scheduled the first official meeting for:
Saturday, June 15th at 10 to 11:30 am
3rd Floor, Room 301, Halifax Central Library (5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9)
This first meeting will be a relatively informal, ‘meet-and-greet’ after a couple of year hiatus. Incoming chairs, Lindsay Bates and Rachel Panton, will provide a brief overview of CAP-I (history and future), and then there will be some discussion around potential speakers and topics for the 2024/2025 year. The initial overview will be streamed via video conferencing – allowing greater CAP-I meeting access to psychologists from across the province.
Attendees are encouraged to bring along a potluck brunch item to share (e.g., muffins, timbits, fruits, etc.).
If you are interested in receiving information around future CAP-I meetings, please contct admin@apns,ca and you will be added to our new CAP-I group email. All NS psychologists are welcome.
BMS Insurance – Tailored Insurance Solutions for APNS Members
CPA/CPAP’s insurance program, in partnership with BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. (BMS), is tailored to meet the needs of psychology practitioners. APNS members have access to comprehensive insurance coverage that meets the unique practice risk needs of psychological practitioners, including:
• Professional liability Insurance (PLI) and Commercial General Liability (CGL)
• Business Professional Liability Insurance
• Business Commercial General Liability
• Contents/Crime/Business Interruption coverage
• Business Package Insurance
• Cyber Security & Privacy Liability
• Employment Practices Liability
• Legal Services Package
• Personal Legal Solutions
• Business Legal Solutions
• 24 Hour Accident Coverage
• And more
Why the CPA/CPAP Program is Right for You
To learn more about the insurance products available to APNS members or to purchase coverage, please visit www.psychology.bmsgroup.com, or contact a BMS broker at 1-855-318-6038 or by email at psy.insurance@bmsgroup.com.
For more information about your Insurance Broker, BMS, and Insurance Regulatory Principles of Conduct, please click here.
Lifemark Looking for Virtual Psychologist
POSITION: Psychologist (Part-time and Full Time)
ORGANIZATION: Lifemark Health Group, Provincial Mental Health Programs & Services
LOCATION: Fully Remote with Home Clinic at Greenwood Physiotherapy pt Health
Lifemark Health Group is always looking for talented Psychologists and other healthcare professionals to continue our goal of promoting movement to a better life. Whether it’s a role at one of our clinics across the country, a hybrid or fully remote role or in our corporate office, you can join a passionate team working to improve the health and well-being of Canadians.
Salaried and fee-for-service options (part-time and full-time) English and French services are offered. Proficiency in French is a strong asset.
Are you a passionate psychologist looking to belong to a supportive, collaborative community to implement our bold vision to optimize the benefit of mental health services to diverse audiences from prevention to intervention? If so, join Lifemark Health Group and grow with us as we build provincial teams in support of our national mental health strategy.
Read more “Lifemark Looking for Virtual Psychologist”Affinity Specialized Developmental Group Inc.
Seeking collaborative, developmentally-focused, enthusiastic psychologists for our growing multidisciplinary private practice.
The Affinity Specialized Developmental Group Inc. (aka Affinity Group or ASD Group) is a newly created multidisciplinary private practice in Halifax where families can access a range of assessment and intervention services in the context of a single office. Current ASD Group team members include highly skilled and passionate professionals – including psychology, behaviour therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and learning coaching.
Our goal is to provide an evidence-based, continuum of care to our clients – supporting the development of the cognitive, behavioural, physical, emotional, and social selves.
Read more “Affinity Specialized Developmental Group Inc.”Mindful Therapies, Inc.
Full or Part-Time Psychologist Position Opening
Mindful Therapies Inc. is now recruiting Psychologists (Registered or Candidate Register) who wish to join our practice in Kentville, Nova Scotia.
Looking for a highly motivated, passionate psychologist who values independence, high quality service delivery and a peaceful calm work environment.
Read more “Mindful Therapies, Inc.”Dr S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services
Dr. S Gerald Psychological Services are presently seeking qualified applicants to work as contract psychologists at our practice. We have immediate opportunities for clinical, school and counselling psychologists to provide services across the lifespan.
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POSITION: Full or Part-time Psychologist
ORGANIZATION: Independent Contractor
LOCATION: Virtual, Nova Scotia
Are you a psychologist looking to join an experienced interdisciplinary team?
Our locally owned and operated health clinic in downtown Halifax is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate psychologist to join our team. Hours of work is flexible and will be delivered virtually.
Using a patient-centered approached inspired by pain science, therapeutic relationship, trauma-informed care, and behaviour change, One to One delivers high quality patient care to thousands of Nova Scotians who are experiencing pain and/or complex health conditions. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary health team that consists of experienced physiotherapists, psychologists, manual osteopathic practitioners, and massage therapists. Our team meets virtually bi-monthly to collaborate on patient care or for education sessions.
The ideal candidate will have a:
- Masters or Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited program
- Registered Psychologist in good standing with NSBEP
- Minimum $1million Professional Liability Insurance
- Cleared Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Checks
- Experience or interest in trauma, chronic pain, and complex health conditions is considered and asset
- Experience in an interdisciplinary team is considered an asset
What you can expect from One to One Wellness Centre:
- Flexible scheduling and hours
- Bi-Monthly Collaboration meetings (Attendance Optional but encouraged)
- Private and secure scheduling and telehealth platform (Jane)
- Full Administrative Support (scheduling, billing, general inquiries) and access to marketing services
- Direct billing of all major insurance companies including VAC, MVA, and CAF. No WCB patients.
- Commission based on invoiced billings (Must adhere to clinic policies and procedures for treatment approvals).
- Potential to offer group courses as part of our Pain Self-Management Program (In-person or virtual)
If you are interested in this position please email: Tyler Dillman (PT/Owner) tyler@121wellness.ca
NEW: Notice from BMS on Global Coverage
BMS has developed a guidance document for all our members regarding worldwide coverage and what members need to know. Download the document here.