Registered Psychologist

JOB DETAILS

Status: Independent Contractor

Schedule: Flexible, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: The Newly Institute Fredericton Clinic (#6, 5 Acorn Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3C 0P2)

ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE

The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, rapid return to work, and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain. 

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Psychologist to join our Fredericton clinic. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

This position assesses, diagnoses, and provides treatment for individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions. Following our rotational therapist model, you will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes, while sharing our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.

Client-Centered Care Accountabilities

• Provide individual trauma therapy utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and/or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
• Conduct efficient and effective clinical client assessments (mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and addictions).
• Assist in grounding and reflection post psychopharmacological treatment.
• Complete trauma timelines and discharge summaries.
• Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with:
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Psychological injury
  • Addiction and substance use
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Moral Injury
  • Personality Disorders
  • Other mental health diagnoses

Team Collaboration Accountabilities

• Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about issues related to client care
• Engage in professional consults and supervision.

Administrative Accountabilities

• Ensure same-day completion of session notes.
• Complete assessment reports in a timely manner.
• Provide reporting to third-parties and community referral sources.

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health assessment/triage and treatment is required.
• Experience using evidence-based trauma therapy, specifically EMDR or ART is an asset.
• Experience with individual, group, and family counselling is an asset.
• Equivalencies of experience may be considered.

Education

• A Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or similar program is required.
• Registration with the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick (CPNB) is required.
• Professional training certificates in EMDR and/or ART are significant assets.

Technical Competences

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Teams is required.  Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also preferred.

Background Check

Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sector check.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves.  We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family status, and physical and mental disabilities.  Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email careers@thenewly.ca.

APPLICATION CLOSING

The posting will remain open until the role is filled.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.