Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Location
Mira Road, Nova Scotia
Salary
CA$42 - CA$58 / HOUR
Deliver evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults with Tier-3 mental disorders and substance use disorders. Work within a Stepped Care framework and a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality outpatient services.
Requires a Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline and current registration with a provincial regulatory body. Minimum of two years of licensed clinical experience is preferred, with specific knowledge of DSM-5 and CBT.
1-Dec-25Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Adult 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 older) 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:
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' 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 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
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