JOB DETAILS
Status: Full-time or part-time, permanent
FTE: Up to 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexible, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Newly Institute Halifax, Nova Scotia
ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE
The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, rapid return to work, and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary clinical team at our Halifax clinic.
WHY JOIN THE NEWLY INSTITUTE?
You’ll work as a valued member of a collaborative, supportive team and contribute to a growing and dynamic organization. Our total rewards package includes:
Competitive salary
Four weeks annual vacation
Eight paid annual wellness days
Comprehensive group benefits
Employer-paid health and dental benefit premiums
Health & wellness spending account
Career and professional development opportunities
Regular team and community engagement events
A stunning and inclusive work environment
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, the Registered Psychologist will assess, diagnose, and provide treatment for individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions. Following our rotational therapist model, you will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes, while sharing our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.
Client-Centered Care Accountabilities
Provide individual trauma therapy utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and/or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Conduct efficient and effective clinical client assessments (mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and addictions).
Facilitate psychoeducation groups (based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), sleep education, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, mindfulness, and family support).
Assist in grounding and reflection post psychopharmacological treatment.
Complete trauma timelines and discharge summaries.
Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with:
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychological injury
Addiction and substance use
Depression
Anxiety
Moral Injury
Personality Disorders
Other mental health diagnoses
Team Collaboration Accountabilities
Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions, with the interdisciplinary team
Work collaboratively with other therapists within a rotating therapist model.
Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about issues related to client care
Attend relevant clinical meetings, including but not limited to WCB (Return to Work), Intensive Outpatient Program, etc.
Engage in professional consults and supervision.
Administrative Accountabilities
Ensure same-day completion of session notes.
Complete assessment reports in a timely manner.
Provide reporting to third-parties and community referral sources.
Community Advocacy
Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources
WHAT YOU BRING
Experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health assessment/triage and treatment is required.
Extensive training and experience in trauma-focused therapies, including:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
Experience with individual, group, and family counselling is an asset.
Equivalencies of experience may be considered.
Education
A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology or similar program is required.
Eligibility or registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychologists
Technical Competences
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Teams is required. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also preferred.
Background Check
Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sector check.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family status, and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email careers@thenewly.ca.
APPLICATION CLOSING
The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE
At The Newly Institute, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a progressive, clinician-centered organization dedicated to improving lives. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care in a supportive and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help lead the way in innovative, best practice mental health care.
