Registered Psychologist

JOB DETAILS

Status: Full-time permanent

FTE: 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.  

The Newly Institute is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Psychologist to join our new Halifax clinic. Our mission is to provide exceptional mental health care using evidence-based practices while maintaining a work environment that prioritizes clinician well-being and professional development.

WHY JOIN THE NEWLY INSTITUTE?

At The Newly Institute, we understand that clinicians perform best when they are supported in a thoughtful and structured environment. Our operational processes are designed to empower clinicians to deliver best practice care, without compromising their own health and professional growth. Here’s how we do it:

• Sustainable Caseload: Clinicians are scheduled to see no more than four clients daily, ensuring ample time for high-quality care.


• Buffer Time: We provide scheduled buffer time between clients, allowing space for reflection, notes, and self-care.


• Monthly Self-Care and Check-ins: Regular one-on-one and group check-ins foster a supportive community, ensuring clinicians have the resources they need.


• Ongoing Professional Development: Participate in monthly in-services and access various educational opportunities to stay at the forefront of your field.


• Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Teams: We hold weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, where clinicians collaborate to refine treatment plans and ensure the best outcomes for clients.


• Industry-Leading Compensation Package: We offer a highly competitive compensation package that reflects your expertise and leadership role, ensuring both financial and personal rewards.
  
  

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, you 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 [email protected].

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.