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

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Neils Harbour; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Clinical Therapist to join their mental health team. This position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and offers a competitive hourly salary along with potential benefits. The role involves delivering evidence-based psychosocial assessments and treatments to adults, contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Explore a balanced lifestyle while making a difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $5,000 - $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Health benefits including dental and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clinical experience required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of mental health disorder classification and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and treatments for adults with mental disorders.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Act ethically and professionally in clinical practice.

Skills

Harm reduction understanding

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Crisis intervention

Interviewing and counseling

Collaboration with families

Knowledge of DSM-5

Competencies in other languages (French)

Education

Master’s Degree in a clinical health-related discipline

Current registration with provincial regulatory body

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 188949
Location: Eastern Zone, Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre
Department: MHA EZ Mental Health Clinic INV
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Position: Healthcare

Posting Closing Date: 1-Sep-25

About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our team provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone, from vibrant cities to quaint towns. The work-life balance of a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have time to explore and participate in the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to see why people are moving here.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 - $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

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 psychosocial 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 expected 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 an understanding of 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 the relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
• In-depth and critical understanding of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction, and evidence-based interventions for treating addiction
• Knowledge 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 as a multidisciplinary team member
• 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 to share information and implement family-sensitive services
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred

Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience is required. If not available, candidates with less than two years may be considered for the selection process and, if offered employment, will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Developmental) scale.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment Full-Time; 75 hours biweekly
• Assignment Length: Approximately 18 months

Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist: $42.21 - $58.87 hourly

Clinical Therapist (Developmental): $35.83 - $46.37 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 and 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. If a candidate changes unions, bargaining units, or employment status, they should 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 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.