Posted 25 months ago
Clinical Psychologist III
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a permanent full-time Clinical Psychologist III for its Mental Health and Addictions Program in the Eastern Zone, based in Holyrood and Carbonear. The role provides advanced psychological assessment and therapy across the lifespan, supervises psychology residents and doctoral students, and requires a doctorate in clinical psychology and NL Psychology Board registration. The posting states a flexible schedule, a pay grade of $60.38 to $67.20 per hour, and possible signing and recruitment incentives.
Pay:
$60.38–$67.20 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assess and treat patients with complex mental health needs
- Conduct advanced diagnostic interviews and psychometric testing
- Formulate DSM-5-TR diagnoses and treatment plans
- Supervise residents, doctoral students and provisional psychologists
- Facilitate group therapy and manage wait lists
Requirements summary:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology required
- Current or provisional NL Psychology Board registration
- Supervised experience in psychological assessment and therapy
- Experience supervising doctoral residents preferred
- Personal vehicle required as a condition of employment
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2024-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 10 lb · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | NL Psychology Board registration |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Doctorate (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Clinical Psychology |
| Perks mentioned | Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 997 |
| Zone: Eastern Zone Location: Multi-Site (Holyrood HCS Office and Carbonear) Clinical Psychologist III (Revised) Mental Health & Addictions Permanent Full-time 01727POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (8 hours; Days, Flexible work schedule) |
| Salary | CG-46 ($60.38-$67.20 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable. The following Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:
**The policy states that you may receive the Come Home Incentive or the Clinical Psychologist Recruitment Incentive, not both. For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] *subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually. |
| Competition Number | VAC0002136 |
| Posted Date | 2024-10-15 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Clinical Psychologist III provides an advanced and specialized psychology service to the clients of the Mental Health and Addictions Program in the Eastern Rural Zone in NLHS. This position acts on referrals from clients themselves, general practitioners, specialists and other healthcare providers. Standardized assessment and therapeutic interventions are provided to patients across the lifespan, with a wide range of complex needs including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and personality disorders. The responsibilities include designing, implementing and evaluating the psychological interventions provided to patients; conducting advanced, independent diagnostic interviews to expedite the formulation of an appropriate treatment approach; formulating and communicating psychiatric diagnosis using DSM-5-TR; selecting and administering comprehensive psychometric tests where appropriate, including but not limited to, intellectual assessment, personality assessment, neuropsychological screening, memory assessment and vocational/aptitude testing; interpreting psychological data for diagnostic purposes; conducting group facilitation; and monitoring/prioritizing patient wait lists according to clinical needs. The Clinical Psychologist may have involvement in DBT groups. As a clinical leader, the Clinical Psychologist provides supervision to Psychology residents, Doctoral students and provisionally registered Psychologists. This position reports to the Division Manager and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Psychology for professional integrity issues. Job Demands Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required, less than 10 lbs. for files, boxes, or equipment. Regularly sits; occasionally works in awkward/cramped positions, and stands to facilitate or teach groups. Uses fine finger/precision work when on the computer and visual concentration is required when in sessions with patients (i.e. reviewing patient charts/notes, tests and for documenting work, and when reading or researching information). Visual concentration is required to interpret patient observations and integrate into patient evaluation. Auditory concentration is constantly required in sessions with patients to listen attentively, to be alert and to obtain and interpret information correctly. A higher-than-normal level of attentiveness is required when assessing high risk patients. Job Qualifications Graduation with an approved/recognized Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology is required. Graduation with an approved/recognized Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology is required. Current and continuing registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required. Graduate course work and supervised experience in psychological assessment including cognitive and diagnostic assessment with children, adolescent and adults is required. Graduate course work and supervised experience in evidence based therapy with individuals, families and groups with a specific focus on mental health issues is required. Previous experience supervising Doctoral level residents is preferred. Exhibited strong communication, program development and evaluation skills. Possessed strong leadership and supervisory skills that are focused on engaging others and developing coalitions. Demonstrated ability to provide strong and comprehensive clinical support, training and mentorship to other psychologists and supervisees. Possessed strong analytical, critical reasoning, collaboration, problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively translate and communicate knowledge in the specialized area of psychology practice to others. Demonstrated ability to conduct research, deliver lectures/clinical education sessions and provide clinical direction and consultation within an interprofessional environment. Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing caseloads and client needs. Demonstrated ability and willingness to participle in the clinical training activities of the psychology discipline. Demonstrated strong awareness of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct. Use of a personal vehicle is a condition of employment. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. Open to external applicants. |
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.
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