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FACILITY:  AVH CHIPMAN

PROGRAM:     MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES (ADULT)   

LOCATION:     KENTVILLE , NS

TYPR:  FULL TIME TERM (Approximately One Year)

 

POSITION SCOPE:

 

Reporting to the Manager, Adult Programs, the Social Worker or Psychologist works as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to assess and treat individuals and families affected by a broad range of disorders, illnesses and mental health complaints as well as delivers treatment groups. The Social Worker or Psychologist participates in the planning, development, provision and evaluation of Mental Health Services for those persons aged 19 and over.

 

The Social Worker or Psychologist ensures that the principles and practices that guide AVH such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

QUALIFICATIONS:

> Masters of Social Work
Or
> Masters of Psychology or equivalent studies

> Registered with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Work/Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology

> Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

> Competence in assessment, intervention (individual, family, and group) and research

> Knowledge of mental illness

> Knowledge of DSM IV-R
> Knowledge of health promotion and community resources/ development
> Demonstrated accountability
> Demonstrated judgement and decision making skills
> Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
> Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
> Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
> Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
> Demonstrated leadership abilities
> Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
> Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
> Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment
> Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment
> Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
> Travel

PREFERRED (Considered an Asset):

Two (2) years experience in mental health working with adults

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AS PER CURRENT CUPE HEALTHCARE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT AND AVH POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES.

Position to commence as soon as a suitable candidate is found

Submit current resume with cover letter (quoting competition #) to:

Announcement Date:   July 08, 2010   

Closing Date:     July 21, 2010

PLEASE REFER TO COMPETITION # AVH 608R

Annapolis Valley Health

Paula Hickey, Human Resources

15 Chipman Drive , Kentville , NS B4N 3V7

Fax: (902) 678-2019

E-mail: phickey@avdha.nshealth.ca

Website: www.avdha.nshealth.ca

AVDHA has a smoke free and scent reduced environment policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


 

SOUTH SHORE HEALTH

POSITION VACANCY – Comp #SSR 1052-10, Closing date: July 20, 2010

FACILITY:  Dawson Centre    

 LOCATION:   Bridgewater, N.S.

  

POSITION:   PSYCHOLOGIST     PROGRAM:    Mental Health Services – Child & Youth

    

TYPE:     Temporary, Full-time     DURATION:   January 1, 2012

 

Internal applicants must submit a current resume with their application to be considered for the position.

 

POSITION SCOPE:   Reporting to the Director, Mental Health Program, and/or designate for all clinical duties, the Psychologist applies his/her therapeutic and practical knowledge of psychology within a multi-disciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs for the range of issues encountered within the Child and Youth, Outpatient Mental Health Service. The Psychologist exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission and Vision of the South Shore District Health Authority (SSDHA), and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the SSDHA: Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Leadership.   

QUALIFICATIONS:

-   Masters of Psychology required.

-   Current registration with the NSAP, or eligible to be registered, required.

-   Three years' experience as an independent practitioner, providing assessment and treatment of children and youth with mental health challenges.

-   Experience working collaboratively with community agencies relating to children, youth and family issues.

-   Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of multi-systemic interventions for mental illnesses.

-   Demonstrated sound professional judgment and commitment to excellence.

-   Demonstrated exceptional time management, decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills.

-   Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with clients, coworkers, other SSDHA departments and community partners.

-   Basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, Microsoft Suite or equivalent).

-   Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as traveling to satellite clinics on a regular basis; between sites within the SSDHA and to meetings outside the District as required; working flexible hours and dealing with stressful situations.

-   Demonstrated regular attendance in current and previous employment.

-   Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.

AS PER CURRENT C.U.P.E. COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

Position to commence:   January 2, 2011.

Submit current resume to:   Human Resources Department

South Shore Regional Hospital

90 Glen Allan Drive     

Bridgewater, N.S. B4V 3S6     

Fax:   (902) 543-4719   

Email:    humanresources@ssdha.nshealth.ca     

Website: www.ssdha.nshealth.ca

Announcement Date:   July 6, 2010

Closing Date:     July 20, 2010

PLEASE REFER TO COMPETITION #SSR 1052-10

Lisa Burton, Human Resources Coordinator

Applications must be received in Human Resources, SSRH site, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the due date.

All newly hired employees will be required to submit a criminal record check and assume any associated costs, as a condition of employment with South Shore Health on the due date.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This site has a smoke-free/scent-reduced environment policy.


 

SOUTH SHORE HEALTH

POSITION VACANCY – Comp #SSR 1051-10, Closing date: July 20, 2010

FACILITY:   Dawson Centre    

 LOCATION:   Bridgewater, N.S.

  

POSITION:   PSYCHOLOGIST     PROGRAM:    Mental Health Services – Adult

 

TYPE:     Temporary, Full-time     DURATION:   January 1, 2012

 

Internal applicants must submit a current resume with their application to be considered for the position.

POSITION SCOPE:   Reporting to the Director, Mental Health Program, and/or designate for all clinical duties, the Psychologist applies his/her therapeutic and practical knowledge of psychology within a multi- professional team in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs for the range of issues encountered within the Adult Outpatient Mental Health Service. The Psychologist exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission and Vision of the SSDHA, and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the South Shore District Health Authority (SSDHA): Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-   Masters of Psychology required.

-   Current registration with the NSAP, or eligible to be registered, required.

-   Three years' experience as an independent practitioner, providing assessment and treatment of adults with mental health challenges.

-   Experience working collaboratively with community agencies relating to adult and family issues.

-   Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of multi-systemic interventions for mental illnesses, preferred.

-   Demonstrated sound professional judgment and commitment to excellence.

-   Demonstrated exceptional time management, decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills.

-   Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with clients, coworkers, other SSDHA departments and community partners.

-   Basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, Microsoft Suite or equivalent).

-   Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as traveling to satellite clinics within the District on a regular basis, between sites within the SSDHA and to meetings outside the District as required; working flexible hours and dealing with stressful situations.

-   Demonstrated regular attendance in current and previous employment

-   Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.

AS PER CURRENT C.U.P.E. COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

Position to commence:   January 2, 2011.

Submit current resume to:   Human Resources Department

South Shore Regional Hospital

90 Glen Allan Drive     

Bridgewater, N.S. B4V 3S6     

Fax:   (902) 543-4719   

Email:    humanresources@ssdha.nshealth.ca     

Website: www.ssdha.nshealth.ca

Announcement Date:   July 6, 2010

Closing Date:     July 20, 2010

PLEASE REFER TO COMPETITION #SSR 1051-10

Lisa Burton, Human Resources Coordinator

Applications must be received in Human Resources, SSRH site, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the due date.

All newly hired employees will be required to submit a criminal record check and assume any associated costs, as a condition of employment with South Shore Health on the due date.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This site has a smoke-free/scent-reduced environment policy.


SOUTH SHORE HEALTH

POSITION VACANCY – Comp #SSR 1050-10, Closing date: July 20, 2010

FACILITY:   Dawson Centre    

 LOCATION:   Bridgewater, N.S.

  

POSITION:   PSYCHOLOGIST     PROGRAM:    Mental Health Services – Child & Youth

    

TYPE:     Temporary, Part-time (50%)   DURATION:   Approximately one year

 

Internal applicants must submit a current resume with their application to be considered for the position.

 

POSITION SCOPE:   Reporting to the Director, Mental Health Program, and/or designate for all clinical duties, the Psychologist applies his/her therapeutic and practical knowledge of psychology within a multi-disciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs for the range of issues encountered within the Child and Youth, Outpatient Mental Health Service. The Psychologist exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission and Vision of the South Shore District Health Authority (SSDHA), and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the SSDHA: Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Leadership.   

QUALIFICATIONS:

-   Masters of Psychology required.

-   Current registration with the NSAP, or eligible to be registered, required.

-   Three years' experience as an independent practitioner, providing assessment and treatment of children and youth with mental health challenges.

-   Experience working collaboratively with community agencies relating to children, youth and family issues.

-   Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of multi-systemic interventions for mental illnesses.

-   Demonstrated sound professional judgment and commitment to excellence.

-   Demonstrated exceptional time management, decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills.

-   Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with clients, coworkers, other SSDHA departments and community partners.

-   Basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, Microsoft Suite or equivalent).

-   Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as traveling to satellite clinics on a regular basis; between sites within the SSDHA and to meetings outside the District as required; working flexible hours and dealing with stressful situations.

-   Demonstrated regular attendance in current and previous employment.

-   Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.

AS PER CURRENT C.U.P.E. COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

Position to commence:   October 4, 2010.

Submit current resume to:   Human Resources Department

South Shore Regional Hospital

90 Glen Allan Drive     

Bridgewater, N.S. B4V 3S6     

Fax:   (902) 543-4719   

Email:    humanresources@ssdha.nshealth.ca     

Website: www.ssdha.nshealth.ca

Announcement Date:   July 6, 2010

Closing Date:     July 20, 2010

PLEASE REFER TO COMPETITION #SSR 1050-10

Lisa Burton, Human Resources Coordinator

Applications must be received in Human Resources, SSRH site, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the due date.

All newly hired employees will be required to submit a criminal record check and assume any associated costs, as a condition of employment with South Shore Health on the due date.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This site has a smoke-free/scent-reduced environment policy.


SEEKING AFFILIATE PROVIDERS

Family Service of HRM is interested in expanding its base of affiliates across Nova Scotia for the delivery of our national and local EAP contracts.

Family Service Association of HRM is an independent, fully accredited not-for-profit, community based agency. We offer professional, confidential counselling and education services to enable people to function more effectively at home, in the community and in their work environment.

Affiliates must be able to respond to a wide range of individual, couple and family counselling services, addressing such issues as relationships, parenting and family, depression and anxiety, stress, violence and anger, grief and loss, separation and divorce, gambling problems, substance abuse, and other issues that may impact an individual or a family.

We are seeking affiliates with a master's degree in social work, psychology or counselling. If you are registered with the appropriate professional body, are liability insured and interested in delivering service for FSA in your local area, please contact us prior to June 30 th 2010 at 902 420-1980 extension 222, via e-mail at valerieb@fshalifax.com , or by fax at 902 423-9830.

 


 

EASTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT -ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION


The Eastern School District invites qualified individuals to submit
applications for the following position:

Psychologist
2010-2011 School Year
Fixed term for one Year

This full-time position involves providing psychological services throughout the Eastern
School District as a member of the District Student Services Team.

The responsibilities of this position include the following: consultation with school
personnel on referrals of children for behavioral, social, emotional and academic
difficulties; psycho educational assessment of students; maintaining liaison with families
and with outside agencies providing auxiliary services; crisis intervention support;
assisting in the development of educational plans for individuals and groups;
individual/group support; providing professional development for school personnel; and
supporting other district wide projects. The Psychologist works in collaboration with the
District Student Services Team.

Qualifications must include as per the P.E.I. Teachers’ Federation Memorandum of
Agreement, “Certificate V plus at least four (4) years of teaching experience or other
appropriate professional certification and relevant experience”. Applicant must be
registered or eligible to be registered with the P.E.I. Psychologist Registration Board.
Applicants will be expected to have a wide range of experience in facilitating change at
a school, class and individual level.

Salary (including consultant allowance) and qualifications will be in accordance with the

P.E.I. Teachers’ Memorandum of Agreement.
Letters of application should include a current resume and references. Applications will
be received until 12 noon on Thursday, July 15, 2010 and should be forwarded to:

Manager of Human Resources, Eastern School District
P.O. Box 8600, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8V7
Telephone: (902) 368-6819 Fax: (902) 368-8890


Eastern School District is an equal opportunity employer

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who
are selected for an interview will be contacted.



 

Professional Office Space for Rent

        •   attractive, modern, tranquil space
        •   near Hydrostone
        •   air-conditioned, security system
        •   reception, kitchen, boardroom and lounge
        •   full-time or part-time possible

 

 

                  

Contact:                 

Sullivan Street Professional Centre

braha@chebucto.ca

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Last updated July 7, 2010
 
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