Psychologist PhD - Forensic Sexual Behaviour Program - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Psychologist PhD to join the Forensic Sexual Behaviour Program in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will provide empirically supported assessment and treatment services to adults who have crossed legal sexual boundaries. Responsibilities include program development, research, prevention initiatives, and specialized group treatment.

Requirements

• Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)
• Minimum of two years related clinical experience with experience in a forensic setting, particularly with sexual offenders, preferred
• Minimum of two years research experience
• Knowledge and experience with the use of recidivism risk assessment tools
• Knowledge and experience with psychometric tests addressing personality and deception
• Demonstrated skills in DSM diagnosis
• Expertise commensurate with the ability to provide expert witness testimony if subpoenaed
• Knowledge regarding PPG assessment
• Demonstrated ability to work with antisocial, personality disordered, and oppositional populations
• Demonstrated ability to address ethical decisions on a regular basis addressing client rights and risk to the community
• Demonstrated ability to work with counterparts from other disciplines in an effective, collaborative manner designed to optimize outcomes

Benefits

• Permanent, Part-Time (20%) / 15 Hours Bi-Weekly
• Compensation and Benefits: $54.04 - $69.24 Hourly
• Candidate Registered (step 3): $60.80 Hourly
• Psychologist PhD (steps 4-6): $64.18 - $69.24 Hourly