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About the Role

The Clinical Therapist, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and younger) with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders. All services are provided within a Stepped Care framework and practice is guided by disorder-based clinical care pathways. Each clinician participates in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability, and effectiveness of assessments and treatments. It is an expectation that the Clinical Therapist will act in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice and profession. They will convey respect and a solid understanding of subtle and complex diversity and inclusion issues as they relate to specific groups.

Responsibilities

Delivery of time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and younger) with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders.
Participation in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability, and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.
Acting in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice and profession.
Conveying respect and a solid understanding of subtle and complex diversity and inclusion issues as they relate to specific groups.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a clinical health-related discipline (Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, or Masters in Occupational Therapy)
Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible
Minimum two (2) years' licensed related experience required including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
In-depth and critical understanding of the principles of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction, and evidence-based interventions for the treatment of addiction
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in individual/ group cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psycho-educational groups
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/ intervention
Basic competencies in relation to identifying and treating concurrent mental health and substance use disorders
Experience in interviewing, counseling, and teaching health concepts to individuals, families, and groups
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in collaborating with families in relation to sharing information, and implementing family-sensitive services that involve families in the care and recovery of people living with mental illness and addiction
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Minimum two (2) years of licensed clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of licensed experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the developmental pay scale.

Skills

Assessment and planning
Treatment and intervention
Discharge planning
Harm reduction principles
Addiction dynamics
Evidence-based interventions for addiction treatment
DSM-5 criteria for mental health disorders
Individual/group cognitive behavioral therapy
Psycho-educational groups
Crisis intervention
Suicide risk assessment/intervention
Violence risk assessment/intervention
Treating concurrent mental health and substance use disorders
Interviewing
Counseling
Teaching health concepts
Collaborating with families
Family-sensitive services
French language proficiency (preferred)

Location

Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Work Type

Permanent
Hourly FT (100%)
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum two (2) years' licensed related experience
Minimum two (2) years of licensed clinical experience

Education Level

Master’s Degree in a clinical health-related discipline (Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, or Masters in Occupational Therapy)

Salary/Compensations

$42.21 - $58.30 Hourly
$37.64 - $49.94 Hourly

Benefits

Health coverage
Dental coverage
Travel coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance coverage
Defined benefit pension plan

About the Company

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Equal 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.