Clinical Therapist

Allied Therapy Ltd.; Bedford; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Administrative support for scheduling,

Access to multidisciplinary clinical &

Job summary

Allied Therapy Ltd. in Bedford, Nova Scotia, seeks a Clinical Therapist for a hybrid clinic and virtual practice. You’ll provide individual therapy to a range of clients, supported by an interdisciplinary team, clinic space, referrals, and administrative backup.

Applicants should hold a master's degree in counselling-related fields, be registered or eligible in Nova Scotia, and use trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming approaches. Enjoy flexibility and professional autonomy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counselling, counselling psychology, social work, psychotherapy, or another relevant mental health discipline.
• Registration and good standing with the Nova Scotia regulatory body, or eligibility for registration.
• Trauma-informed, client-centred, and strengths-based approach.
• Comfort with electronic records and digital tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual mental health therapy to children, teens, adults, caregivers, or families.
• Developing individualized, collaborative care plans.
• Completing intake and clinical assessment processes within your professional scope.
• Maintaining clear and timely clinical documentation.
• Participating in required team meetings, consultation, and professional development.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Neurodivergent-affirming

Trauma-informed care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in counselling

Job description

# Clinical Therapist## Role: Clinical Therapist## Location: Bedford, Nova ScotiaWork Model: Hybrid- Clinic & VirtualEmployment: Employee- Full-Time or Part-TimeSchedule: We're flexible. Whether you're looking for a few consistent days, evenings, a shorter work week, traditional full-time hours, or something in between, we're open to building a schedule that works for you, your clients, and the clinic.We believe great clinicians do their best work when they have autonomy, flexibility, strong support, and clear expectations. We are looking for a mental health professional (Clinical therapist) who wants to provide thoughtful, individualized care while being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.You bring your clinical judgment and strong rapport building. We provide the clients, administrative support, technology, clinic space, referrals, multidisciplinary team, and infrastructure around you. Our goal is simple: give good clinicians the freedom and support to do good work.A Role Built Around Your Practice. Mental health professionals come to private practice with different goals. Some want to build a fuller caseload. Others want a few consistent clinical days. We are open to building the role around your training, professional scope, interests, and availability.Compensation and scheduling are structured based on experience, clinical role, caseload, and the type of employment arrangement that best fits the position. You will be an employee of Allied Therapy, with access to the supports and infrastructure that come with being part of an established clinic.Flexibility That Actually Means Something. We don't believe every clinician needs the same career. You may prefer longer days and fewer working days, a few consistent clinical blocks each week, or a more traditional schedule. We'll establish clear expectations together and then trust you to manage your work. Depending on your interests and client needs, you may work from our clinic, and virtually. The goal is to build a practice that is clinically meaningful, financially sustainable, and workable for your life.What Makes This Role DifferentClinical Independence Without Isolation. You don't have to practice alone. You'll have access to a multidisciplinary team of other clinicians, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Behaviour Analysts for consultation and collaboration when appropriate and with client consent.Neurodivergent-Affirming, Individualized CareWe are particularly interested in clinicians who provide:* neurodivergent-affirming therapy;* support for ADHD and autistic teens and adults;* therapy related to anxiety, regulation, burnout, identity, relationships, trauma, or life transitions; or* other areas that complement Allied Therapy's multidisciplinary services.At Allied Therapy, we take care of the business around your clinical work. Our team supports scheduling, billing, intake, client communication, marketing, and referrals so you can spend more of your time providing care.A Workplace Where It's Safe to Be Human. We want Allied Therapy to be a place where people can ask questions, raise concerns, learn, disagree respectfully, and acknowledge when they don't know something. We expect professionalism and accountability while also believing clinicians do their best work when they feel trusted, respected, and safe.Your Employee PackageDepending on employment status and eligibility, Allied Therapy employees may receive:* Extended health and dental benefits* Paid required meetings, training, and assigned non-clinical responsibilities* Administrative support for scheduling, billing, intake, and client coordination* Marketing and referral support to build and maintain your caseload* Access to multidisciplinary consultation and clinical support* Supported caseload development when you first join* Opportunities to contribute to groups, workshops, program development, mentorship, and leadershipWhat You'll Be DoingDepending on your professional background and scope, your work may include:* Providing individual mental health therapy to children, teens, adults, caregivers, or families* Providing therapy using developmentally appropriate and relationship-based approaches* Supporting neurodivergent clients experiencing anxiety, regulation challenges, burnout, identity concerns, trauma, life transitions, or difficulties navigating school, work, and relationships* Completing intake and clinical assessment processes within your professional scope* Developing individualized, collaborative care plans* Using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and neurodivergent-affirming approaches* Coaching or collaborating with parents and caregivers while protecting the client's autonomy and therapeutic relationship* Coordinating care with Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologistss, Behaviour Analysts, physicians, educators, and community providers when appropriate* Maintaining clear and timely clinical documentation* Participating in required team meetings, consultation, and professional developmentDepending on your interests, you may also choose to become involved in therapeutic groups, caregiver education, community workshops, resource development, mentorship, and/or leadership.Applicants should have:* A master's degree in counselling, counselling psychology, social work, psychotherapy, or another relevant mental health discipline* Registration and good standing with the appropriate Nova Scotia regulatory body, or eligibility for registration before beginning clinical work* Training, certification, or meaningful experience relevant to your area of clinical practice* A trauma-informed, client-centred, and strengths-based approach* Strong clinical reasoning, communication, collaboration, and professional boundary skills* Respect for different communication styles, identities, cultures, family structures, and lived experiences* Comfort working independently while collaborating when useful* Comfort with electronic records and digital tools* Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector CheckAdditional languages, including French, Arabic, Cantonese, or others, are considered an asset.You'll Probably Like Working Here If...You care deeply about doing thoughtful clinical work but also want room for a life outside of work. You want the freedom to practise in a way that reflects your professional values and clinical judgment. You value flexibility and want more control over your caseload, schedule, and working life. You enjoy being independent but don't want to practise in isolation. You appreciate having colleagues from other disciplines who understand that mental health is often connected to communication, sensory needs, executive functioning, relationships, environment, and everyday life. And you want to finish your workday feeling that you did something worthwhile.If you're a registered mental health professional or clinician interested in neurodivergent-affirming care and you're curious about building a different kind of practice, we'd be happy to have a conversation.To apply, send your résumé and a short cover letter telling us about your professional registration, clinical interests, preferred client population, and the kind of practice you'd like to build.Start the conversation!