Psychologist (PhD or Masters) Diagnostics, Prov. Preschool Autism Services - Positions Across NS
The Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS) is a partnership between IWK Health (IWK), Nova Scotia Health (NSH), Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) and Autism Nova Scotia (Autism NS). Based upon an extensive review and engagement, autism services in Nova Scotia are in the process of transitioning to a needs-based model responsive to the individual needs of children and their families. It will provide person and family-centred services to preschoolers across Nova Scotia who are suspected of or have a diagnosis of autism. The new and enhanced services will include a greater number and range of interventions and supports available for children and families. Examples include: autism clinical intake and care coordination, family and health professional education, diagnostic assessments, QuickStart NS parent coaching toddler program, a 12-month intensive intervention for children with the greatest social communication and behavior needs, autism interventions by interprofessional teams, and transition to school. The intent is to create an efficient, sustainable, and integrated continuum of health services for preschool age children with autism where services and supports are matched to the needs of children and their families.
Reporting to the Manager of Provincial Preschool Autism Services, the clinical psychologist position is responsible for completing clinical diagnostic assessments of children who are suspected of having a diagnosis of autism. The role may serve both preschool and school age children (note the Provincial Preschool Autism Service will also coordinate diagnostic assessments for school age children). Multiple strategies are underway to enhance access to autism assessments province-wide while intervention services are being enhanced and the Psychologist will play a key role in providing high quality, evidence-based assessment services to children and their families.
All psychologists will work as part of a broader provincial team to support autism diagnostics and collaborate as part of an integrated service delivery model for the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS). As a result, Psychologists may/will also support PPAS clinical interventions through direct clinical service for families, caregiver education, or clinical consultation and collaboration with families and interprofessional team members as part of PPAS intervention services (i.e., interprofessional teams, intensive service, care coordination, etc.).
Team members completing Diagnostic Assessments are part of the Provincial Preschool Autism Service and are integrated with existing autism diagnostic services provincially. Diagnostic assessments will be coordinated provincially through a provincial clinical intake service and a provincial waitlist. Diagnostic services are supported by provincial clinical leadership and the goal is to reduce variations in access to autism assessment for families, meet standard wait time benchmarks, and support all clinicians to maintain professional competencies.
Depending on expertise and experience and/or skills developed through the course of employment with PPAS, the psychologist will work with various teams to provide direct, consultative, or collaborative services with interprofessional autism intervention teams and with families to provide foundational education, caregiver coaching, care coordination, and transition to school-based intervention services. The proportion of time dedicated to each activity will vary by position and community, depending on needs of the team and families.
Clinical Psychologist, Youth Forensic Services (Signing Bonus Available)
The IWK is a leading pediatric university teaching centre in Canada, providing regional tertiary-level health care to the Maritimes. The Discipline of Psychology is strong and vibrant at IWK Health Centre, with over 60 psychologists who provide services in both Child Health and Mental Health & Addictions programs. Research and teaching opportunities exist for those who have the interest and skill set. As one of the members of Professional Practice Group in Psychology, the successful candidate will have opportunities to work collaboratively on projects and share experiences with other psychologists in different fields of practice. The IWK Health Centre Predoctoral Residency Program in Pediatric and Child-Adolescent Psychology is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in training psychology practicum student and predoctoral residents. Candidates with appropriate credentials may be considered for academic adjunct appointments in an appropriate university department at Dalhousie University. For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, contact arlene.macaskill@iwk.nshealth.ca.
The Provincial Youth Forensic Services team, a service operated under the Mental Health and Addictions Program at the IWK Health Centre, has a position for a doctoral level Clinical Psychologist. The mission of Provincial Youth Forensic Service is to provide evidence-based best practice Health and Mental Health Services to youth and families involved with Correctional Services. The Clinical Psychologist will work across the program based on need. Services include Youth Court Assessment, Assessment for Sexual Offenders, Intervention: Community and Facility. As well as risk assessments for the Criminal Code Review Board. The assessment report provides the court with rehabilitative recommendations for sentencing purposes and recommendations around risk management. These assessments require the ability to work within deadlines and to work effectively with other members of the Youth Forensics team to meet standards for quality control. Intervention work may involve one to one or group treatment with youth offenders and/or family.
Applicants must specify the competition number and include a copy of his/her curriculum vitae including pertinent scientific publications. Applicants must be eligible for candidate registration at the doctoral level with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) prior to their anticipated start date.
Clinical Psychologist, Pediatric Rehabilitation Service - Signing and Relocation Bonus Available
The Pediatric Rehabilitation Service provides tertiary family-centered care for children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities, both congenital and acquired. The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for clinical assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and consultation for referred preschool-age children, and will also assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of this dynamic and evolving Rehabilitation Service. The Psychologist will join a pediatric psychology group that provides service to a broad range of preschool children, including those with learning and physical disabilities.
Our vibrant Discipline of Psychology includes over 50 members serving a broad array of health and mental health populations. Our Child Health Program includes psychologists and psychometrists that provide assessment and intervention services to a number of health-related populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, learning disorders, feeding issues, challenges with compliance to medical procedures, and neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders. The Discipline of Psychology at IWK hosts a CPA/APA accredited predoctoral residency in psychology and has strong academic relationships with teaching and research facilities in the Halifax region, including those associated with Dalhousie University.
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