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Call for Nominations: APNS Honours, Awards and Bursaries

The APNS Nomination & Elections Committee encourages you to submit nominations for the following awards. To submit please download and complete the appropriate form and email to: apns@apns.ca The deadline for all nominations is April 1, 2024.

AWARD DESCRIPTION

  • APNS Fellow – This designation honours those members who have made significant and enduring contributions to APNS and have helped shape the Association and have contributed to the development of psychology in Nova Scotia.
  • Dr. J.A. Charles Hayes Lifetime Contribution Award honours Dr Charles Hayes, a respected Psychologist whose career may be said to be a model of lifetime commitment. This award recognizes depth and engagement of long-term service and recognizes those who have spent a significant part of their professional lifetime supporting APNS, its member psychologists, and the profession of psychology at the provincial, national and international level.
  • APNS Outstanding Early Career Psychologist (ECP) Award highlights the challenges of being an ECP, those in the first 10 years of their  psychology career, after graduation from a professional post-graduate psychology program. The recipient is an APNS member who has actively participated in APNS at the committee or Executive level, has used the services of APNS to advance their career in psychology, and who plans to continue a career in psychology in NS.
  • APNS Excellence in Psychology Award focuses on excellence in the profession of Psychology. The recipient of this award is an APNS member who is in mid-career (~11 to 30 years) who has demonstrated excellence in their professional activities or in their volunteer activities while acting as a Psychologist. The award may be given for work relating to: 1) area of practice (health, forensic, neuropsychology, addictions, assessment); 2) work setting (school, hospital, private practice, teaching, research); 3) population (child, teen, geriatric, couple, diverse groups, first responders, marginalized populations); 4) treatment area (PTSD, pain, grief, workplace, etc.); and 5) peer-related (supervision, mentoring, peer support, consultation, collaboration).
  • APNS Outstanding Psychology Student Award highlights the challenges of preparing for a career in psychology at the Masters or Doctoral level. The recipient is an APNS student member who has not previously won this award, has participated in APNS at the committee or Executive level, has actively used the services of APNS and who hopes to pursue a career in psychology in Nova Scotia.
  • APNS Community Service Award for Psychologists recognizes the contributions of psychologists who do outstanding volunteer service in the community beyond their role as a psychologist. It acknowledges and raises awareness of the important contributions that psychologists make to the greater community. These contributions may include on-going volunteer work or commitment to a specific community or cause, e.g., fostering inclusion, promoting sensitivity and understanding of marginalized populations, poverty and health promotion initiatives.
  • APNS Community Service Award in Mental Health recognizes the contributions of non-psychologists who have made valuable contributions to the community in a health and wellness setting or through other activities that touch and benefit the greater community by raising awareness or advocating for mental health or wellness issues. Recipients are individuals who work on their own or as part of an organization, or organizations for their programs or initiatives.
  • APNS Diversity in Psychology Bursary – This $1,000 Bursary assists Psychology students who identify as being from a diverse population and are in pursuit of post-secondary education in Psychology with a long-term goal of having a more diverse profession. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applications on three factors — financial need, community involvement and career goals. Although all are important, financial need is considered the primary factor, followed by community involvement and career goals.

APNS strives to foster a sense of community among all who identify with psychology by supporting inclusion, equality and celebrating diversity. We welcome nominees who indicate that they identify as Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities and genders in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.

Submitted on behalf of the APNS Nominations & Elections Committee.

Call for Executive Committee Nominations

This year the APNS Nominations and Elections Committee is asking the membership for nominations for the following positions on the APNS Executive: 

PRESIDENT-ELECT

MEMBER-AT-LARGE – HUMAN RESOURCES

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

TREASURER

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Download and complete the Executive Nomination Form. Submit the form to apns@apns.ca. Deadline for nominations is Monday, April 1, 2024.

The person elected to the President-elect position will serve for a three-year term, as President-elect, President and Past-president. The other positions are for a two-year term. Only registered psychologists may be nominated for the President-elect position, however registered and candidate psychologists are eligible for all other positions, and graduate students for the Student Rep. If more than one person is nominated for the same position, APNS is required to hold an election. If you know anyone who would be a good addition to the Executive please consider nominating them.


APNS strives to foster a sense of community among all who identify with psychology by supporting inclusion, equality and celebrating diversity. We welcome nominees who indicate that they identify as Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities and genders in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.

Submitted on behalf of the APNS Nominations & Elections Committee.

Manitoba is Hiring Clinical Psychologists

POSITION: Full Time Permanent Doctoral Positions
ORGANIZATION: 
Clinical Health Psychology
LOCATION:
 Winnipeg, Manitoba

Psychologist services are expanding in the Manitoba health system through significant government investment! We are recruiting for newly funded full-time permanent doctoral positions, based primarily in Winnipeg hospitals and health centres, with opportunity for rural adult and lifespan practice as well.
Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) is both a provincially-led clinical service in Shared Health, responsible for psychological services throughout the Manitoba health system, and an academic department in the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. Our clinical psychologists are medical staff who work in interprofessional team-based care environments, enjoying well-established collaborations with physician, nursing, and allied health colleagues to provide innovative and effective care. Many also hold clinical faculty appointments. CHP psychologists connect regularly with each other, whether based in Winnipeg or in rural or northern health regions, and have a respectful and caring community of professional practice.
Opportunities include mental health and medical areas across the lifespan. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, relocation support, clinical supervision until licensed for independent practice, ongoing professional development, professional license reimbursement; and opportunity for supervision of psychology residents and clinical research through integrated clinical/academic roles.
Current residents/interns, beginning career and established psychologists are welcome to apply.
Contact us to learn more; send your CV and cover letter indicating your area(s) of interest.
Dr. Lesley Graff, Provincial Specialty Lead, Shared Health & Department Head, University of Manitoba
rperinot@hsc.mb.ca 1-204-787-5163 (admin)

Required
◼ Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from a CPA/APA-accredited program; completion of a CPA/APA-accredited internship/residency.
◼ Registered or eligible for registration as a Psychologist (C.Psych.) in Manitoba www.cpmb.ca

Check out our web site for more information healthcareersmanitoba.ca/clinical-psychologists

The Nova Scotia Psychologist: CE Issue – Winter 2023-2024

Download The Nova Scotia Psychologist: CE Issue – Winter 2023-2024

What’s Inside:

  • President’s Report
  • Nominations for the Executive Committee
  • Nominations for Annual Awards
  • CPAP  Meeting Report
  • BMS Practitioner Insurance Program – Update
  • Psychology Month 2024
  • OpenThink Blog: Nicole MacKenzie
  • GeoView Initiative
  • CE Survey Results
  • CE Workshops 2023 & 2024
  • Town Hall Meeting #2 Government Pilot Project
  • Government Advocacy Timeline – Fall 2023
  • Notices
  • Acknowledgements
  • Advertisements
  • Committees and Representatives

Serene View Ranch Psychological Services

POSITION: Full Time Registered Psychologist Position
ORGANIZATION: 
Serene View Ranch Psychological Services
LOCATION:
 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Immediate Opening and Rare Opportunity
Join the multi-disciplinary team of mental health providers in a fee-for-service private psychotherapy practice in beautiful Prince Edward Island. Serene View Ranch Psychological Services has been in operation since 2014 and provides individual, couple, and family therapy to youth and adults. The major focus of our practice is serving Veterans, First Responders, RCMP and all citizens of PEI. We also provide psychological assessments, including child and adult psycho- educational assessment, return to work assessments and Veterans Affairs Disability Benefits Assessments. We are seeking a psychologist who wants to be a part of this incredible team and expand the supports for trauma and PTSD clients from Prince Edward Island and neighbouring provinces.

Read more “Serene View Ranch Psychological Services”

Student Research and Leadership Development BMS Scholarship

Sponsored by BMS, the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the Council of Professional Associations of Psychology (CPAP) wish to support student research and leadership/training/practice development in all areas of psychology. 

For 2023:

•             Up to two (2) awards will be dispersed per project for research-based submissions, at amounts up to $2,500.00 per application.

•             Up to five (5) awards will be dispersed to individuals wishing to pursue training, either practice or leadership focused, at amounts up to $500.00 per application.

For more information on the BMS Scholarship download here.

Job Opportunity at Lorelei Walsh Park & Associates

POSITION: Permanent Part-time Position (hybrid position so could work full-time hours splitting time between in person and virtual work)
ORGANIZATION: Lorelei Walsh Park & Associates
LOCATION: Oromocto, New Brunswick

A group of two experienced clinical psychologists, one experienced licensed counselling therapist and an experienced psychometrist in private practice in Oromocto, New Brunswick.  The practice has been open in Oromocto, New Brunswick since 2004 and has a well-established referral and client base.  We offer evidence-based orientations of psychotherapy and provide psychodiagnostic and cognitive assessment to a mostly adult population ranging in age from young adult to seniors.

Job description:

Lorelei Walsh Park & Associates is offering a permanent part- time employment opportunity (could work full -time splitting time between in person and virtual work) for a Clinical Psychologist with a competitive hourly rate depending on experience and licensing status, a retention bonus ranging from $5000 to $10,000 and up to $5000 of relocation assistance.  Consideration will also be given to candidates interested in exploring contract opportunities although no retention bonus or relocation assistance will be offered for a contract position and a number of employment perks and benefits listed below will not be offered.

Why join us:

Working for Lorelei Walsh Park & Associates gives you considerable flexibility in your career working in-person in a well-appointed office location as well as virtually from your already established home office space, an east coast lifestyle and the chance to work with an interesting, challenging and motivated population consisting of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, police and emergency services workers and their families. Administration and billing support is provided from virtual locations allowing for complete confidentiality for clients and their families.  Files can be kept digitally through a central portal but the option to keep a paper file is available as well.  Training allowances and financial support for continuing education and pursuit of opportunities for professional growth are provided to a yearly limit should you choose to sign an employment contract and there is no need to worry about paying your licensing or practice insurance fees as we cover those as well (through direct and timely reimbursement to you) for part-time (pro-rated) and full-time employees.

Lorelei Walsh Park & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We have been dedicated to providing the highest quality evidence-based psychological services for almost 20 years in Oromocto, New Brunswick. 

Your Qualifications:

  • Must be eligible to be licensed as a Psychologist under the New Brunswick College of Psychologists Act. Interim Members who are seeking employment will be provided with College supervision free of charge with one of our licensed psychologists.
  • A degree in clinical psychology from a university accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association or the American Psychological Association.
  • If a recent graduate or recently licensed (in the last 6 months) you should be able to demonstrate that you have two years of full time equivalent experience under the supervision of a licensed psychologist and within the last five years you should have considerable experience in completing psychodiagnostic assessments as well as cognitive assessments, including differential diagnosis, and providing cognitive behavioural therapy (at a minimum) and trauma processing therapy (i.e. CPT, EMDR) for adults with PTSD, anxiety and mood disorders and other various mental health concerns.
  • Written and spoken competence in English is required.  Written and spoken competence in French is an asset.

Additional Requirements:

A vulnerable sector screening is required for this position.

Your duties and responsibilities:

The qualified candidate will be able to conduct a thorough clinical interview, administer (in person and virtually when appropriate) a variety of objective psychological assessment protocols, score and produce a comprehensive psychological assessment report (including referral question, background history, measures administered, results presentation and interpretation, diagnosis, summary and recommendations) addressing a variety of psychological, personality, and some neuropsychological and academic concerns to clients from high-risk occupations (military, first responders, police services) and veterans with a variety of psychological and cognitive presentations.   The qualified candidate will be competent in the provision of a number of evidence-based orientations of psychotherapy including CBT, CPT, and ACT.  Competence in providing EMDR would be an asset.

The qualified candidate has excellent observational skills and report writing skills. The qualified candidate participates and works cooperatively and respectfully with the clinical director, business director, other clinical staff, support staff and all clients and their families.

The qualified candidate may, at times have the opportunity to provide supervision to students from local universities and interim members of CPNB.

The qualified candidate will complete assessment reports for assessments conducted, progress reports and discharge summaries in a timely manner.

The qualified candidate should be able to work from a seated position for extended periods of time for the purpose of assessing concerns of a behavioral, psychological, and or neurocognitive nature and may at times work with client’s family members as well.   The qualified candidate should be able to lift 20 pounds and reach into deep filing cabinets (as low as 2 feet from the floor and as high as 5 feet from the floor) for files and testing materials.

The qualified candidate should be comfortable using multiple digital platforms (testing programs, digital file system, email, e-fax system) and in maintaining and closing a physical and digital client assessment or therapy file.

The qualified candidate should be comfortable in contacting clients to reschedule missed appointments or cancelled appointments when required.

The qualified candidate should be comfortable in coordinating their work pace to meet referral source expectations and be sensitive to the schedules of our two part-time virtual support staff and other clinical staff.

The qualified candidate will communicate hours worked on a weekly basis to the billing clerk as needed and maintain a spreadsheet of hours worked and duties performed for each client. The qualified candidate will provide a bi-weekly timesheet to the business director for review prior to their payroll being released by the accounting staff.

Other perks and benefits:

Retention bonus ranging from $5000 to $10,000 for those interested in an employment contract

Assistance with relocation expenses up to $5,000 for those interested in an employment contract

Paid license and insurance fees for those interested in an employment contract

Paid training and continuing education of interest up to a yearly limit for those interested in an employment contract

Support of research interests

Opportunity to supervise graduate students

Yearly bonuses for those interested in an employment contract

Regular pay increases for those interested in an employment contract

Provided with 4% vacation pay for those interested in an employment contract

Set your own hours as your life and family expectations change over time

No overhead or fees to set up a business and maintain your own staff

High quality care for clients

Supervision, either College or peer, provided free of charge

Motivated client population

Diverse and challenging presenting issues

Easy access to therapy and assessment resources and general practice supplies

Willing to purchase new materials/books/manuals that you already use but we don’t currently own

SARS-CoV2 safe and aware office location providing CO2 monitoring and high quality air filtration/all required PPE provided

Interested or have questions: Please contact or submit your CV to Dr. Lorelei Walsh Park at lwp1069@hotmail.com to apply

Job Opportunities at Sunnyside Psychological Services

POSITION: Registered or Candidate Registered Psychologist
ORGANIZATION: Sunnyside Psychological Services
LOCATION: Bedford, Nova Scotia

We are seeking a Psychologist to join our growing practice. Over the past 5 years we have strived to create a professional, relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for our clients and clinicians, alike. At Sunnyside Psychological Services clinicians have the autonomy to set their schedule to suit the needs of themselves and their clients. As a clinician in our practice you may provide individualized services to clients, but have the added benefit of being part of a collaborative team of experienced clinicians. We offer a comfortable and inviting workspace with a reception area, fully furnished offices, and a separate exit for a private client departure. Virtual treatment is also optional.

Read more “Job Opportunities at Sunnyside Psychological Services”

The Nova Scotia Psychologist: Member Recognition Issue – August 2023

Download The Nova Scotia Psychologist: Member Recognition Issue – August 2023.

What’s Inside:

  • President’s Report
  • AGM Report
  • APA Council of Representative Report
  • CPAP Meeting Highlights
  • Awards & Honours 2023
  • Profile Student Awards
  • Profile Student Bursaries
  • Member Research: Dr. Emily Orr
  • Member Research: Dr. John J. Whelan
  • Sit & Chat Bench Unveiling
  • CE Workshops
  • Community: Mentoring Plus Strategy
  • N.S. Health Geoview Project
  • Advertisements
  • Acknowledgements
  • Committees and Representatives

Announcing the 2023 APNS Award Recipients

APNS is pleased to announce the APNS Award recipients for 2023. These awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting on Friday June 9th.

More information about the awards.

Fellow of the Association honours those individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to APNS. They are psychologists who have helped shape the Association and have contributed to the development of psychology in Nova Scotia.  

Read more “Announcing the 2023 APNS Award Recipients”

GET 20% Off Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) Online Courses

APNS has entered into an agreement with the PAA that allows APNS members to have access to PAA Learning Products at a discounted rate!

Courses include:

  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
  • Effective Advocacy
  • What’s New inThe DSM-5-TR?

For PAA in person workshops and live webinars visit: https://psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/events/category/workshop/

Find PAA’s asynchronous trainings by visiting our course portal: PAA’s Course Portal (mypaacourses.ca)

Use the coupon code* ASPN20 when checking out to claim your discount.

*Coupon code discounts can only be applied before purchase, no partial refunds are available, PAA refund and cancellation policies apply, PAA member rates apply to PAA members.

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.”