Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Adult - Mental Health & Addictions
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health · CA
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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 with mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders within a Stepped Care framework. Practice is guided by disorder-based clinical care pathways. Clinicians participate in a consultation group for collegial support, accountability, and effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments
- Act in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice and profession
- Convey respect and a solid understanding of subtle and complex diversity and inclusion issues as they relate to specific groups
Requirements
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- 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
- Candidates with less than two (2) years of licensed experience may be considered for the selection process and placed on the Clinical Therapist (Developmental) scale if offered employment.
Skills
- French preferred
- Competencies in other languages an asset
Location
- Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
- Sydney Location
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)
- Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible
Salary/Compensations
- $42.21 - $58.30 hourly
- $37.64 - $48.72 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.
- 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.
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.