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Join Our Busy Practice on the Beautiful LaHave River

 

South Shore Psychological Services Inc. is seeking a Doctorate or Masters level Registered or Candidate Registered Psychologist to join our group of independent practitioners. The qualified individual will offer comprehensive assessment and treatment services to adults.

Our facility includes furnished office space, a private deck overlooking the river, a shared reception area and kitchenette.

 

Located in Bridgewater , Nova Scotia , South Shore Psychological Services is a thriving private practice providing a wide range of psychological services to children, adolescents, adults and couples.

 

Interested Psychologists may contact Dr. April D'Aloisio by phone, email or fax.

926 King Street , Bridgewater , Nova Scotia B4V 3E6

Phone: (902) 527-1058 Fax: (902) 527-2946

ssps@eastlink.ca

 


Clinical Therapist – ASF/Life Management

(Based at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow)

Regular Part Time (0.5 FTE )     

Mental Health Services

 

Bargaining Unit Dependent upon successful Candidatee's Discipline

Competition # PCHA-F10/02-167

 

Position Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Outpatient Services, Mental Health, the Clinical Therapist – Adult Mental Health Services is primarily responsible for the provision of individual and group therapy services to adult clients (age 19 and over) with mental health issues within in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications:

•  Master's Degree in a Mental Health discipline required, Psychology preferred (MA Psych.), others considered with specific Mental Health experience (MN, MSW, MCT).
•  Registration with the appropriate provincial licensing body required.
•  Two years experience in the provision of individual, family, and group therapy programs to adult clients in an outpatient mental health setting is preferred.
•  Experience in the delivery of Brief solution focused therapy required.
•  Strong clinical skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy required.
•  Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team required.
•  Non violent crisis intervention required (or willingness to be trained upon hiring).
•  Experience with the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical programs is an asset.
•  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure client focused care across services and providers.
•  Previous work attendance may be considered.
•  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Core Competencies :

 

•  Demonstrated leadership and team building ability.
•  Demonstrated ability to cope with and facilitate change.
•  Demonstrated excellent communication, group teaching, and interpersonal skills required.
•  Accept and use constructive criticism for personal and professional growth.

 

Salary Classification :    Dependent upon Successful Candidate's Discipline

The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 p.m., Wednesday March 10 th , 2010. For additional information please visit our website: www.pcha.nshealth.ca . To explore this employment opportunity further, please forward your resume and cover letter quoting competition number to:

 

 

Human Resources Services

Pictou County Health Authority

835 East River Road

New Glasgow , Nova Scotia B2H 3S6

Fax: (902) 928-0196

Email: human.resources@pcha.nshealth.ca

 

Note: Offer of employment is contingent on the successful candidate passing appropriate background checks. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Posted Internally/Externally: Wednesday February 24 th , 2010

 


 

Clinical Therapist –

CASD/Rapid Response/Intake Referral Coordinator

(Based at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow )

Regular Part Time (0.5 FTE )     

Mental Health Services

 

Bargaining Unit Dependent upon Successful Candidate's Discipline

Competition # PCHA-F10/02-168

 

Position Summary: The Clinical Therapist will conduct psychosocial assessments on clients referred to the Child and Adolescent Services Division under the age of 12. They will also be responsible for presentation of cases at triage and follow through with client disposition. Along with these duties, the position includes facilitation of a parenting group (Rapid Response) and delivery of Brief Solution Focused Therapy to appropriate clients.

Qualifications:

 

•  Masters degree in a Mental Health Discipline required MA (psych), MN, MCT or MSW
•  Eligibility for registration with the relevant provincial professional licensing body required.
•  Experience in the psychosocial assessment of child and adolescent mental health conditions required.
•  Non violent crisis intervention certification or willingness to attain.
•  Demonstrated skill in program planning, statistical record-keeping, interpersonal communication, and strong presentation skills strongly preferred.
•  Experience as a member of an interdisciplinary team required.
•  Knowledge of DSM IV an asset.
•  Suicide Risk Assessment Intervention course an asset.
•  Must be able to coordinate services with other community agencies and health professionals.
•  Experience in Brief Solution Focused Therapy required
•  Group Facilitation skills and experience required
•  Able to work independently within the role.
•  Previous work attendance may be considered.
•  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 

Core Competencies :

 

•  Demonstrated leadership and team building ability.
•  Demonstrated ability to cope with and facilitate change.
•  Demonstrated excellent communication, group teaching, and interpersonal skills required .
•  Accept and use constructive criticism for personal and professional growth.

 

 

Salary Classification :    Dependent upon Successful Candidate's Discipline

 

The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 p.m., Wednesday March 10 th, 2010.

For additional information please visit our website: www.pcha.nshealth.ca .

To explore this employment opportunity further, please forward your resume and cover letter quoting competition number to:

 

 

Human Resources Services

Pictou County Health Authority

835 East River Road

New Glasgow , Nova Scotia B2H 3S6

Fax: (902) 928-0196

Email: human.resources@pcha.nshealth.ca

 

Note: Offer of employment is contingent on the successful candidate passing appropriate background checks. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

Posted Internally/Externally: Wednesday February 24 th , 2010

 


 
Family Speech and Language Services
is seeking a Psychologist to join our interdisciplinary team. We are looking for a motivated, energetic and independent individual to provide services to children and/or adults in a comfortable clinical setting. This unique opportunity allows the successful candidate the flexibility and freedom to choose work hours and set up his/her own desired caseload while having the chance to work privately in a multi-disciplinary team based approach with clients. A private, full sized therapy room is available for assessment and counseling. Manipulatives, toys and resources are available for shared use.

Family Speech & Language Services is centrally located on the corner of London & Oxford Streets in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are a growing private practice, with lots of potential. Our goal is to become a fully functioning, multi-disciplinary team in order to offer full services to our clients and their needs.

Qualifications include:

• Graduate Degree in Psychology/Clinical Psychology;

• Eligibility for Registration by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology;

• Clinical experience providing independent assessment and therapy.

Applications are requested by March 25, 2010. A letter of interest along with resume should be forwarded by email or snailmail attention to: Natalie Corbett Sampson,
Family Speech & Language Services
2891 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS B3L 2V9

Last updated March 5, 2010
 
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