Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Salary
CA$42 - CA$58 / HOUR
The Clinical Therapist provides assessment, planning, treatment, and crisis management for adult clients in mental health and addictions. They participate in quality initiatives and collaborative person-centred care while providing and receiving professional supervision.
Requires a Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline and current registration with a provincial regulatory body. Candidates typically need two years of licensed clinical experience and proficiency in DSM-5 criteria and evidence-informed therapies.
2-Jul-26Nova 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 The Clinical Therapist is a member of the Adult Service team in Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager, 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-centred care, and utilizes available information technology to support best practice. The Clinical Therapist receives and provides supervision and mentorship as part of a community of practice. 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 - Master’s in social work, Psychology (Registered, Masters), Master’s in Counseling, Master’s in Nursing, Master’s in Occupational Therapy Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) 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 Ability to work effectively in multiple software applications required Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Two (2) years licensed related 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) HTH130 scale
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