Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Surrey, British Columbia
Provide comprehensive mental health and addictions services including assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention across various age groups. Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based psychosocial treatments in community, school, and virtual settings.
To learn more about Nova Scotia Health's Mental Health and Addictions program, mission, vision and journey please visit the following;Mental Health and Addictions - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine [https://nsh.morethanmedicine.ca/mental-health-and-addictions]
Mental Health & Addictions is hiring Clinical Therapists (CT) across the portfolio in different service areas, including the following:
Community Outpatient Mental Health & Addictions - Adult The Clinical Therapist provides assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and crisis management for clients. The Clinical Therapist carries out the general duties of the Adult Service team but in addition to those duties, participates in quality initiatives in the program of care, engages in collaborative person-centered care, and utilizes available information technology to support best practice.
Child & Adolescent Services 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 children and youth 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.
SchoolsPlus The Clinical Therapist provides services directly in the school community environment within the designated SchoolsPlus schools. SchoolsPlus is a collaborative model that is comprehensive and student focused. Partners work together to educate and provide service to the child and their family, with the school as the center of the service.
Urgent Care The Clinical Therapist provides advanced assessment, intervention, brief follow up and care planning for crisis/urgent care clients across the lifespan, with the goal of stabilization and connection to necessary Mental Health & Addictions services as required. The majority of consults are from the Emergency Department but may also come from other services or departments both internal and external to Nova Scotia Health.
Clinical Virtual Care Team The Clinical Therapist will provide assessment, psychotherapy, group facilitation, and consultation via virtual technologies to youth (12 and above) and adults with mental health and substance use disorders. The ability to deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions is required. As well, the incumbent will be required to work collaboratively with other service providers and community agencies in the context of providing care.
Work hours & pay
Clinical Therapist $42.21 - $58.30 hourly
Clinical Therapist (Developmental) $37.64 - $49.94 hourly
Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
You will be given the opportunity to specify your work hours and location preferences in the application.
Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including:
Health & dental coverage
Travel insurance
Long-term disability protection
Life insurance
A defined benefit pension plan
Your must haves
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' related experience required including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Developmental) scale.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an 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.
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Requires a Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline and registration with a relevant provincial regulatory body. A minimum of two years of related clinical experience is preferred, though candidates with less experience may be considered for a developmental role.
Market context
In British Columbia, clinical therapists in mental health and addictions are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community programs, and outpatient services. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, provincial registration, and related clinical experience; this posting also notes that less-experienced candidates may be considered for a developmental role. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of relevant clinical work before applying.