Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Child & Adolescent Services - Mental Health & Addictions

Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline (Masters in Social Work, Psychology (Registered, Masters), Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, Masters in Occupational Therapy) Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body Two years licensed related clinical experience required (including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning) Competency in CBT and DBT training/experience preferred Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM V) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing individual and group evidence informed therapies based on care plan to clients with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or concurrent disorders 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 mental illness and addiction Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessment/ intervention Non-violent crisis intervention and Suicide Risk Assessment preferred Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks High level of written/ oral/ interpersonal communication skills; experience with conflict resolution Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

• Two (2) years of related licensed clinical experience (including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning) is 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 Clinical Therapist (Dev) HTH2130 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 biweeklyCompensation and Benefits Clinical Therapist $42.21 - $58.30 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.Once You've 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.
• Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.
• Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.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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