Clinical Therapist - Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Antigonish; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Clinical Therapist to join its Adult Outpatient team in Antigonish. This role focuses on providing high-quality mental health care and interventions. The ideal candidate will have experience in treating mental health disorders and possess a relevant Master's degree. Competitive pay and robust benefits package included.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel reimbursement

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing or Occupational Therapy required.
• Minimum of two years' clinical experience.
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults with mental disorders.
• Participate in consultation groups for support and effectiveness.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Crisis intervention

Knowledge of DSM V

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in a clinical health-related discipline

Job description

Clinical Therapist - Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions

Pay Competitive

Location Antigonish/Nova Scotia

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 143808

Req ID: 143808
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: MHA EZ Outpatient Mental Health
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Jul-23


Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals 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 beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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 (Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing or Masters in Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible
• Minimum of two years' related experience required (including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning).
• Minimum two (2) years' clinical experience required - If not available, candidates with less than two years’ experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Dev) HTH130 scale
• In-depth and critical understanding of the principles of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction and evidence-based interventions for the treatment of addiction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM V) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in individual/ group cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psycho educational groups
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessment/ intervention
• Non-violent crisis intervention, Standard First Aid, CPR
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Basic competencies in relation to identifying and treating concurrent mental health and substance use disorders
• Experience in interviewing, counseling and teaching health concepts to individuals, families and groups.
• 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
• Travel to other rural sites as required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours
• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Incentives
Clinical Therapist

$37.12 - $48.80 hourly

Clinical Therapist (Developmental)

$33.10 - $41.80 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives

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. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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.

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