Clinical Therapist - Child & Adolescent (Masters) - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Therapist specializing in child and adolescent mental health. This role involves delivering evidence-based assessments and treatments to young clients facing mental health and substance use challenges. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years of clinical experience, demonstrating skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and crisis intervention. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the mental health of youth in the community and enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline required.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Crisis Intervention

Psycho-educational Groups

Harm Reduction Principles

Assessment and Planning

Individual and Group Counseling

Family-sensitive Services

Language Competencies (French preferred)

Education

Master’s Degree in Clinical Health-related Discipline

Job description

Clinical Therapist - Child & Adolescent (Masters) - Mental Health & Addictions

Req ID: 196547
Location: Eastern Zone, Mental Health & Addictions
Department: MHA EZ Mental Health Child/Youth
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Feb-25

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.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Child & Adolescent Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions, the Clinical Therapist is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and younger) with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders.

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 two (2) years of related experience required including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
• In-depth understanding of the principles of harm reduction and evidence-based interventions for the treatment of addiction
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) 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
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/intervention
• 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
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience required. Candidates with less than two (2) years of experience may be considered for the selection process.

Hours

• Permanent, Part-Time position; 30 hours bi-weekly
• Travel between sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist
$39.39 - $51.78 hourly

Clinical Therapist (Developmental)
$35.13 - $44.35 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.
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.