Liquid Personnel·Halifax, Nova Scotia
Respond to emergency referrals involving children and adults, including mental health crises. Undertake Mental Health Act assessments and coordinate appropriate interventions.
Liquid Personnel is seeking two experienced and dedicated Specialist Practitioners to join the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) for our client based in Halifax. This vital out-of-hours service addresses urgent social care needs across Calderdale.
The ideal candidates will be qualified Social Workers with current registration and hold a warrant to practice as Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs). This role is ideal for professionals who are confident in autonomous decision-making, thrive in high-pressure environments, and are committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals during evenings, nights, and weekends.
The position operates on a rotating shift pattern, including 16-hour night shifts and 8–10 hour day shifts on weekends.
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If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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Candidates must have Social Work England registration and a warrant to practice as an Approved Mental Health Professional. A degree in Social Work and post-qualified experience are also required.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Nova Scotia often reflect steady demand in child and adolescent services, especially where trauma-informed care and specialized assessment skills are needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, and direct clinical experience with younger patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of trauma-informed work before applying.