Posted 27 days ago
Internationally Educated Psychologist (PhD & Masters)
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Canada
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring Internationally Educated Psychologists with PhD or Masters training for assessment, diagnosis, consultation and psychotherapy across Nova Scotia. The work is individual and group treatment within an interdisciplinary team, with permanent, temporary and casual relief options. Pay is hourly, from $42.21 to $73.46, with a defined benefit pension and health and dental coverage.
Pay:
$42.21–$73.46 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assessment, diagnosis and consultation
- Individual and group psychotherapy
- Collaboration with family physicians and community agencies
- Peer supervision and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Recognized PhD/PsyD or Masters in Psychology
- Registration or eligibility with NSRP
- Two or more years of relevant clinical experience preferred
- Training in psychological and cognitive assessment
- Experience with structured clinical interviews and treatment plans
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Psychologist registration with Nova Scotia Board Regulator of Psychology |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Doctorate (preferred), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Clinical Psychology, Psychology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 221 |
| View page |
Req ID: 215176
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position
About the Opportunity
The Psychologist is a member of the interdisciplinary team. The incumbent will collaborate with other members of the team while providing assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy. The ability to conduct both individual and group treatment is required. As well, the incumbent will be required to work collaboratively with family physicians and other service providers and community agencies in the context of providing care. The successful candidate will be required to participate in quality improvement initiatives including peer supervision processes for ongoing clinical development.
This is a talent posting and opportunities include Mental Health & Addictions and other medical areas across Nova Scotia Health. For more information, please visit Discover Psychologist Career Job Opportunities in Nova Scotia
Licensure for International Educated Psychologist
Before applying for a psychologist position in Nova Scotia, you’ll need to be licensed by the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP). For U.S.-trained psychologists, this process focuses on confirming that your education, supervised experience, and examinations meet Canadian standards. It typically includes credential review, completion of supervised practice requirements, and passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), with additional assessments as required. We recommend starting the licensing process early to allow time for review—and our team is here to support you throughout the journey.
For more information, visit Discover Psychologist Career Job Opportunities in Nova Scotia
About You
We want to hear from you if you have the following:
- Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology or Masters in Psychology from an accredited university program
- Current registration or eligible as a Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) or current listing on the Candidate Register under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist
- A minimum of two years relevant clinical experience is preferred
- Formal training and clinical experience in conducting psychological and cognitive assessment and consultation
- Experience and expertise in conducting structured clinical interviews and assessments
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in formulating and implementing treatment plans
- Travel may be required
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.
Hours
Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia
You will be given the opportunity to specify your work hours and location preferences in the application
Compensation and Benefits
Psychologist (Masters)
$42.21 - $58.30 Hourly
Candidate Registered (step 4): $49.24 Hourly
Masters Registered (steps 5-8): $51.22 - $58.30 Hourly
Psychologist (PhD)
$54.05 - $73.46 Hourly
Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 Hourly
Psychologist PhD (steps 4-6): $64.18 - $69.25 Hourly
$73.46 hourly with 25 years service with the employer
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at [email protected].
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