Clinical Therapist Child & Adolescent (Masters) Mental Health & Addictions
Req ID: 224587
Location: Eastern Zone Prime Brook
Department: MHA EZ Child & Adolescent Services
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 1-Sep-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager Child & Adolescent Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions 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.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Masters 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) yearslicensed 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.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Travel between sites may be required
Compensation and Benefits
Clinical Therapist
$42.21 - $58.30 Hourly
Clinical Therapist (Developmental)
$37.64 - $49.94 Hourly
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.
What Youll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were 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 youll 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.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 42 - 58