Psychologist (Masters) East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions

1 day ago
United States$42.21 - $58.30 HourlyFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ Flexible Schedule
Practice Authority in
No Prescribing

Therapy and assessment only in this state.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Psychologist (Masters) East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will include conducting comprehensive assessment of violence risk, personality, and cognitive skills in addition to other psychological assessments (e.

-, neuropsychological screening), provision of treatment through both individual and group settings.

  • Duties will also include participation in the predoctoral internship program and supervision of practicum students.
  • Participation and testimony before the Criminal Code Review Board of Nova Scotia and expert witness testimony will also be required.

Requirements

  • Hours Permanent full time position; 75 hours biweekly There is some flexibility to work at home for one day a week for interested candidates Free parking on site.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $58.3/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Psychologist (Masters) East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions.

Key Skills

Psychological AssessmentPsychotherapyViolence Risk AssessmentCognitive AssessmentClinical SupervisionNeuropsychological ScreeningGroup TreatmentForensic PsychologyCrisis ManagementExpert Witness Testimony
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Psychologist (Masters) East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $42.21 - $58.30 Hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $58 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological Assessment, Psychotherapy, Violence Risk Assessment, Cognitive Assessment, Clinical Supervision, Neuropsychological Screening, Group Treatment, Forensic Psychology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy to patients within a forensic hospital setting, primarily in the Psychiatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Responsibilities include conducting violence risk assessments, providing expert witness testimony, and supervising practicum students.

Benefits package: Free Parking. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Halifax Regional Municipality & Waterville, Nova Scotia
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Free Parking

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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