Clinical Therapist - Adult (Masters) - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Clinical Therapist to provide psycho-social assessments and treatments. The ideal candidate has a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years of licensed clinical experience. This full-time position offers competitive hourly compensation and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a clinical health-related discipline is required.
• Minimum two years of licensed clinical experience.
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments.
• Participate in a consultation group for support and accountability.
• Follow ethical codes and guidelines relevant to clinical practice.

Skills

Knowledge of DSM-5

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Crisis intervention

Individual/group counseling

Ability to work independently

Bilingual (French preferred)

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering inpatient and outpatient services across the province. Join a diverse team of professionals delivering high-quality care and contributing to a collaborative health system.

Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: MHA EZ Outpatient Mental Health
Type of Employment: Casual, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 26-Sep-25

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions, the Clinical Therapist, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and older) with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders. All services are provided within a Stepped Care framework and practice is guided by disorder-based clinical care pathways. Each clinician participates in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability, and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.

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, Master’s in Counseling, Master’s in Nursing, or Master’s in Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible
• Minimum two (2) years of licensed related experience required including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
• In-depth understanding of harm reduction, addiction dynamics, and evidence-based interventions for addiction
• Knowledge and understanding of DSM-5 criteria for classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
• Knowledge and skills in individual/group cognitive behavioral therapy and psycho-educational groups
• Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/intervention
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision, and participate in a multidisciplinary team
• Basic competencies in identifying and treating concurrent mental health and substance use disorders
• Experience in interviewing, counseling, and teaching health concepts to individuals, families, and groups
• Knowledge and skills in collaborating with families and implementing family-sensitive services
• Competencies in other languages are assets; French preferred

Minimum two (2) years of licensed clinical experience 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 (Developmental) scale.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 26 months

Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist: $42.21 - $56.87 hourly
Clinical Therapist (Developmental): $37.64 - $48.72 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.

After You Apply

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. If applying to change unions, bargaining units, or employment status, seek clarification regarding seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative 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.