Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Child and Adolescent - Mental Health and Addictions

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' 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 preferredMinimum 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 Less than two years experience pay 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 bi-weekly Travel may be required periodically between sites Compensation and Benefits Clinical Therapist $42.21 - $58.30 Hourly Clinical Therapist (Developmental) $37.64 - $49.93 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)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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