Lifemark Health Group·Elmsdale, Nova Scotia
Provide goal-focused counselling services to clients dealing with psychosocial problems, trauma, and mental illness. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and provide quality reporting to stakeholders.
Social Worker, Clinical Specialist or Registered Counselling Therapist
Lifemark Physiotherapy Elmsdale provides physiotherapy, massage therapy and occupational therapy. We have five physiotherapy treatment beds, plus two private room, three Full Time Occupational Therapists, two Full Time Registered Counselling Therapists, two Full Time Massage Therapists and a massage therapy room, and a gym complete with cardio equipment, weights, and functional training equipment maintained by a Kinesiologist.
We treat both acute injuries, as well as complex chronic pain injuries, musculoskeletal and soft tissues injuries, sport injuries, workplace injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries, as well as mental health, psychosocial, cognitive and post concussion.
Are you a passionate Registered Counselling Therapist or Clinical Specialist RSW/MSW Social Worker looking to belong to a supportive, collaborative community to implement our bold vision to optimize the benefit of integrated health services, including stepped-care mental health, to diverse audiences from prevention to intervention? If so, join Lifemark Health Group and grow with us, as we build and expand provincial teams in support of our national mental health strategy.
• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists as a Registered Counselling Therapist,
or
Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers as an MSW Clinical Specialist (formerly called Private Practitioner status).
Minimum Master’s Degree in a counselling-related field such as Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work.
Experience
Experience in case conceptualization and treatment of a range of mental health symptoms with a variety of adult clients.
Have clinical knowledge in the areas of grief/loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues.
Knowledge of psychological management of chronic pain and concussive syndrome an asset.
Training and experience with cognitive behavioural therapy approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, CPT).
Experience working as part of a multi/interdisciplinary team.
Experience preparing assessment, progress and discharge reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills, solid judgement, and integrity.
Build a career while making a difference
You belong here if you value practicing within an interdisciplinary team environment, based on a bio-psycho-social approach to intervention, which may include psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and in some cases, physical rehabilitation specialists.
You belong here if you value belonging to a growing mental health team that offers peer consultation, supervision, and professional growth.
You belong here if you value working with a diverse adult population with a variety of mental health and psycho-social needs, which respond well to cognitive-behavioral principles and evidence-based psychotherapy.
Finally, you belong here if you want to be part of something bigger than your own practice!
Apply today!
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We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca
*The clinician must be located in Canada while providing the remote/virtual services.
Requires a Master's degree in a counselling-related field and registration with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists or Social Workers. Candidates must have clinical experience in treating adult mental health symptoms and proficiency in CBT-based approaches.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Nova Scotia often reflect steady demand in child and adolescent services, especially where trauma-informed care and specialized assessment skills are needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, and direct clinical experience with younger patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of trauma-informed work before applying.