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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority as a Clinical Therapist specializing in child and adolescent mental health. This permanent full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing evidence-based assessments and treatments while adhering to high ethical standards. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about mental health and committed to making a difference in their community. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to health and healing.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in clinical health-related discipline required.
• Minimum two years of related experience in mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and treatments to youth with mental disorders.
• Act professionally and ethically in clinical practice.

Skills

Psycho-social assessments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Crisis intervention

Harm reduction principles

Addiction treatment interventions

Individual and group counseling

Family-sensitive services

Interviewing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in a clinical health-related discipline

Job description

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

Req ID: 189602
Location: Western Zone, Digby General Hospital
Department: MHA WZ Child DGH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-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, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Child & Adolescent 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 younger) 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.

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.

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 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-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 that involve families in the care and recovery of people living with mental illness and addiction
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent, Full-Time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Travel between sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

$39.39 - $51.78 hourly
Clinical Therapist (Less than two years experience): $34.27 - $43.27 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.

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.