Clinical Therapist - Community Based Services - Mental Health & Addictions

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Cape Breton is seeking a Clinical Therapist to join the Community Based Service team in Mental Health and Addictions. Responsibilities include client assessments, treatment planning, crisis management, and quality initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a related field, possesses two years of clinical experience, and has excellent crisis intervention and communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Two years licensed related clinical experience required.
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and planning for clients.
• Engage in crisis management and intervention.
• Participate in quality initiatives and collaborative care.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Individual and group therapies

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving skills

Crisis risk assessment

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline

Job description

Location and Job Type

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Department: MHA EZ Mental Health Clinic SYD. Type: Permanent, Full-Time (100%).

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Therapist is a member of the Community Based Service team in Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Therapist provides assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and crisis management for clients. The Clinical Therapist carries out the general duties of the Adult Service team but in addition to those duties, participates in quality initiatives in the program of care, engages in collaborative person-centred care, and utilizes available information technology to support best practice. The Clinical Therapist receives and provides supervision and mentorship as part of a community of practice. 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 (Registered, Masters), Master’s in Counseling, Master’s in Nursing, Master’s in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM‑5) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing individual and group evidence‑informed therapies based on care plan to clients with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or concurrent disorders
• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/intervention
• Non‑violent crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment preferred
• Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs
• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• High level of written/oral/interpersonal communication skills; experience with conflict resolution
• Ability to work effectively in multiple software applications required
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Two (2) years licensed related clinical experience (including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning) is 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 (Dev) HTH130 scale.

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

Hours

• Permanent, Full‑Time Position; 75 Hours Bi‑weekly
• Travel between sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist $42.21 - $56.88

Clinical Therapist (Developmental) $37.64 - $48.72

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. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.