Psychologist; PHD; Early Psychosis Program - Mental Health & Addictions

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Location:

Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII
Department: MHA CZ Early Psychosis Program
Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly PT (70%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 27-Oct-26

The Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program (NSEPP) provides specialized, community-focused mental health services for young people aged 12 to 35 experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The clinical catchment area is the Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health, but the team provides support and leadership to clinicians working with early phase psychosis patients across the province via the Early Psychosis Intervention Nova Scotia (EPINS) provincial network.

It is also a very academically active team, with research programs in psychopharmacology, psychosocial therapies, neuroimaging, cannabis, and psychosis service delivery, as well as supervising numerous clinical and research learners at all levels.

The Clinical Psychologist is a key member of NSEPP (the Early Psychosis Program), providing specialized psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation for young adults 19 – 35 years experiencing first‑episode psychosis or early signs of psychosis. Working within an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist delivers evidence‑based treatments that are recovery‑oriented, trauma-informed and congruent with best practices and family centred care. In addition, the psychologist will implement measurement‑based care into their practice and participate in program development, quality improvement, and clinical education.

Specific responsibilities include providing direct patient assessment and individual/group treatment interventions.

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

• Recognized PhD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP)
• A minimum of two years’ relevant clinical experience is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience providing evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health problems.
• Knowledge and experience working with Measurement Based Care platforms and engaging clients in data collection within their practice.
• Training in and experience conducting psychodiagnostics assessments.
• Training and experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is essential, with experience in CBT for psychosis, CBT for addictions, and CACBT accreditation being particular assets.
• 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
• Research experience is a particular asset.
• Capable of independent professional judgment, initiative, self-reliance, and adaptability in developing, organizing, supervising, and delivering high-quality psychological services.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team required.
• Interest in and experience conducting program evaluation.
• Experience teaching and providing clinical supervision
• 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.

Permanent part-time position; 52.5 hours biweekly

$54.05 - $70.97 hourly

Candidate Registered (step
3): $60.80 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…