Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Surrey, British Columbia
Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient psychological services within integrated, team-based care settings. Work across various medical areas, including Mental Health & Addictions, to support patient healing and learning.
Psychology plays a meaningful role in Nova Scotia’s healthcare system.
Here, psychologists work as part of integrated, team-based care, with space to connect with peers across services.
The province’s size supports collaboration and continuity.
Many psychologists choose Nova Scotia for the balance it offers — strong clinical work, professional growth and a life that leaves room for family and community.
Your psychology career and your life are richer here.
This is a talent posting and opportunities include Mental Health & Addictions and other medical areas across Nova Scotia Health. For more information, please go to Start your psychology career in Nova Scotia! - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine [https://nsh.morethanmedicine.ca/nsh.morethanmedicine.ca/ca-psychologist-graduates-jobs-nova-scotia]
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.
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.
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 [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fintra.nshealth.ca%2Ftod%2Feca%2FSitePages%2FHome.aspx&data=05%7C02%7CJenn2.Williams%40nshealth.ca%7Ca5242b8ecb3549e1208708dd05841842%7C8eb23313ce754345a56a297a2412b4db%7C0%7C0%7C638672787070945071%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FB1CIb4tjomdMW%2BgOj2OqUIxTpXNYAJOrpziGH70Jdw%3D&reserved=0] or via email at employeecareeradvice@nshealth.ca [employeecareeradvice@nshealth.ca].
Candidates must be graduating with a PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology or a Masters in Psychology from an accredited program. Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP).
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.
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