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As a Psychologist, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!
What you'll be doing: Conduct evidence-based, occupational-focused psychological assessments for injured workers insured by Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB-NS), with an emphasis on functional and psychological outcomes
Prepare detailed reports, including psychometric data, diagnoses, prognoses, treatment plans and fit-to-work statements
Work with a diverse population, including those with PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use and concurrent conditions
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans
Assist with project requests and contribute to the ongoing improvement of clinical standards and protocols
Collaborate with the Director to develop and refine assessment and treatment tools to improve outcomes
Ensure the compatibility of services across the team and external partners, focusing on high-quality, evidence-based care
Conduct audits of cases and contribute to the development of cohesive assessment services
Provide consultation to Treatment Managers and Service Providers on assessment, treatment plans and psychological readiness for return-to-work (RTW)
Offer clinical education and training, to the interdisciplinary team and external organizations, on evidence-based treatment protocols
Supervise students and interns, providing guidance and evaluation to enhance their skills in mental health and substance use assessment What you bring: Masters degree or Ph D in clinical psychology from CPA/APA approved program
Registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience
Psycho-diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy skills
Demonstrated clinical experience with a range of psychological disorders (e.g., PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, somatic disorders, personality disorders)
Clinical experience working with First Responders, as well as with third-party payers (e.g. WCB-NS, insurers, employers), are preferred
Experience working with patients with comorbid physical injuries and chronic pain disorders would be an asset
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and manage ongoing work in an efficient manner
Able to provide clinical consultation to an interdisciplinary team where required
Experience with quality improvement initiatives is preferred
Demonstrated program development and evaluation skills is also preferred
Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative environment
An awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset Why work with us Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!
Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.
Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.
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