Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Upper Nappan, Nova Scotia
The Clinical Therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, and crisis management for clients within the Mental Health and Addictions Adult Service team. They also participate in quality initiatives and collaborate with families to support person-centred care and recovery.
10-Sep-26About 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) 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 HourlyClinical 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.
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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.
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.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline and maintain current registration with a provincial regulatory body. Two years of licensed clinical experience is required, along with demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and evidence-informed therapeutic practices.
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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.