Job Description

Location:
Child and Adolescent Services
Saint John Community Mental Health Services ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Language requirement:
English Essential
Schedule:
Statutory Holidays, Subject to change due to operational requirements
Job Classification:
Psychologist 1 (PC01)
Job Classification Type:
SHCP
JOB PURPOSE
The Psychologist - Addictions and Mental Health, is responsible for providing professional clinical psychological services.
QUALIFICATIONS

• A Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with three years of supervised experience or a PhD in Psychology with year of supervised experience.
• Must be licensed as a Psychologist under the New Brunswick College of Psychologists Act.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Psychologist - Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for:

• Preparing for, administering and interpreting psychological tests
• Assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment plans
• Developing and facilitating therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups
• Providing emergency/crises intervention/stabilization services
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• Building relationships with critical stakeholders in government and the community
• Supervising and overseeing the work of psychometrists or psychology assistants

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Group Facilitation
• Mentoring
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today!
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizons Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizons recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizons hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.