Psychologist PhD - Personality Disorder Program - Mental Health & Addictions

Psychologist PhD - Personality Disorder Program - Mental Health & Addictions

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​Req ID: 227218

Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital

Department: MHA CZ Personality Disorder Program

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (70%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 19-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

The Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Program is an outpatient, tertiary care service that provides intensive treatment for adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Our team has received intensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); however, our overall approach is one of assimilative integration. That is, our treatment is anchored in and adherent to DBT, providing all four modes of treatment (including telephone consultation during office hours), and we integrate principles and techniques from other orientations, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and process group therapy in additional groups.

Clinicians contribute to the academic mandate of the Mental Health and Addictions Program through program evaluation, clinical research, teaching, clinical supervision, and consultation to other teams and services within the Mental Health and Addictions Program.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Specialty Services and the Clinical Director, the Psychologist will be a part of an interdisciplinary team providing specialized assessment and treatment of BPD. They will provide direct clinical care, supervise other clinicians and trainees, and contribute to the academic mandate of the Mental Health and Addictions Program.

About You

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

Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program

Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)

Minimum of two years related clinical experience

Experience teaching and providing clinical supervision.

Knowledge of and experience providing evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health problems.

Training in and experience conducting psychodiagnostics assessments.

Capable of independent professional judgment, initiative, self-reliance, and adaptability in developing, organizing, supervising, and delivering high quality psychological services.

Interest in and experience conducting program evaluation.

Eligible for academic appointments with the Departments of Psychology and/or Psychiatry at Dalhousie University

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

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.

Hours

Permanent part-time position; 52.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$54.04 - $70.97 hourly

$73.46 hourly with 25 years service with the employer

Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 Hourly

Psychologist PhD (steps 4-5): $64.18 - $70.97 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 pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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