Psychologist; Masters East Coast Forensic Hospital

Psychologist (Masters) East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions

Req : 144179
Location: Central Zone, East Coast Forensic Hospital
Department: MHA CZ ECFH Psychology
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 24-Jun-26

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Psychologist is a member of the interdisciplinary team. The incumbent will collaborate with other team members while providing assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy. Ability to conduct both individual and group treatment is an asset.

The Clinical Psychologist will primarily provide psychological services to patients within the Psychiatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and also provide consultation, assessment, and treatment to the Forensic Assessment Correctional Treatment Unit, Transition Bungalow Program, and Community Program. Duties include conducting comprehensive assessment of violence risk, personality, and cognitive skills, other psychological assessments (e.g., neuropsychological screening), provision of treatment through both individual and group settings, participation in the predoctoral internship program, supervision of practicum students, and participation and testimony before the Criminal Code Review Board of Nova Scotia and as an expert witness.

• Recognized MSc in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychiatrists (NSRP) and in good standing
• A minimum of two years relevant clinical experience (preferred)
• Preference for individuals with violence risk assessment training/experience (incl. VRAG-R; PCL-R-2; HCR-20-V3; START) and forensic inpatient setting experience
• Formal training and clinical experience in conducting psychological and cognitive assessment and consultation
• Demonstrated maturity and capacity to work effectively with resistant and challenging client groups
• Self‑directed with ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in challenging clinical situations and crises
• Demonstrated ability and expertise in developing and presenting education programs to health care professionals and community organizations
• Experience with providing clinical supervision to students from psychology and other mental health disciplines; willingness to incorporate such responsibilities into routine work
• Competencies in other languages an asset;
  French preferred

• Permanent full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Some flexibility to work at home for one day a week for interested candidates
• Free parking on site

$42.21 – $58.30 hourly

Candidate Registered (step
4): $49.23 hourly

Masters Registered (steps 5‑9): $51.22 – $58.30 hourly

Counseling, Medical, Neurology, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Healthcare

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their Success Factors online profile. Successful applicants who change unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.