Psychologist

Psychologist - Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS)
$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus
Possibility for 100% remote OR Hybrid in Amherst, NS Clinic
Salaried and fee-for-service options (full-time permanent /part-time permanent or contract)
Lifemark is excited about our new partnership with Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS), the national contractor for the administration and delivery of all medical, psycho-social and vocational rehabilitation services.
This offers a greater opportunity to have a more consistent approach to care that is holistic and integrated, improving experiences for both providers and Participants.
The new model will ensure common functional goals among providers and standardized treatment outcomes to better support rehabilitation success.
The intent of our Rehabilitation Program is to provide effective Veteran-centered care that responds to the medical, psycho-social and vocational rehabilitation needs of eligible Canadian Forces Veterans.
The goal is to help reduce barriers in relation to a participant's eligible health problem(s) and to help adjust to life at home, in community or at work.
The rehabilitation plan is intended to be short term and goal-focused, to restore function to the extent possible.
Education and licensure
Master's Degree or Ph.D.
in Psychology from an accredited university
Current registration in good standing with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (competency with adult populations; clinical (asset:
counselling psychology, health/rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology)
Individual professional liability insurance required at time of employment
Applied experience
Conducting psychological assessments with adults for various goals, including treatment planning
Providing various evidence-based treatments grounded in cognitive-behavioral approaches
Developing and evaluating mental health programs is considered an asset
Working in interdisciplinary teams and with third party payers is considered an asset
Utilizing telehealth/virtual care methods is considered an asset
Additional abilities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Able to work both autonomously and as part of interdisciplinary teams
Efficient with required clinical documentation
Able to manage a diverse caseload within dynamic work setting
Demonstrated work ethics, integrity, reliability, maturity, and flexibility
Build a career while making a difference
You belong here if you value being able to leverage your psychological competencies as a trusted subject-matter expert to apply evidence-based and process expertise to meaningful step-care mental health programs across the mental health continuum (prevention, monitoring and intervention).
You will provide top quality whole-person care using your client-centered bio-psycho-social approach with both interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams (i.e., physiotherapy, kinesiology, occupational therapy, vocational rehab specialist, case coordinators) and interdisciplinary mental health teams (psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, occupational therapists).
Your work will make a difference to the lives Canadian Veterans, whose service-related health conditions limits their functioning in civilian life, as well as to employees in organizations focused on workplace health, and insured employees and private payers reaching out on their own for support for their mental health concerns.
You will find purpose in this role by:

Developing new mental health program content for the unique needs of various client groups
Leveraging novel approaches to the delivery of mental health services, including adjunct digital therapeutics
Bringing your unique assessment competencies to a range of applications, from pre-employment suitability assessments for high-risk occupations to diagnostic assessments to guide treatment and psycho-social resource building
Delivering individual and group treatment for conditions including anxiety, trauma, depression, somatic complaints, substance misuse, adjustment and interpersonal issues within the person's psycho-social context
Apply today!
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