Clinical Therapist (Masters) -Schools Plus (CSAP)- Mental Health and Addictions

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Social Worker to deliver mental health services in schools. This full-time position requires a Master's degree and two years of clinical experience. The successful candidate will work alongside a dynamic team to support students and families, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Competitive hourly compensation is offered based on experience, along with a benefits package.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline.
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body.
• Two years related clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide school mental health services within designated Schools Plus schools.
• Act as a liaison between clients, schools, and mental health services.
• Create educational presentations for clients, families, and staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of DSM-V

French proficiency

Education

Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline

Tools

Software applications proficiency

Job description

Req ID: 211634
Location: Eastern Zone, Prime Brook
Department: MHA EZ Schools Plus Initiative
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Dec-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. 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 a 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

The social worker will report to the Manager of Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Addiction Services and will share responsibilities with NSHA and CSAP. The social worker will provide school mental health services directly in the school environment within the designated Schools Plus schools (NDA, Cheticamp, and Etoile de L’Acadie, Sydney). The school mental health clinician is a team player and works flexibly to best meet the needs of clients and the service. The clinician can create and provide evidence-based educational presentations to clients, families, other agencies, and staff. Grand rounds presentations are required. Flexibility in hours may be required depending on patient care.

Schools Plus is a collaborative model that is comprehensive and student focused. Partners work together to educate and provide service to the child and their family, with the school as the center of the service. The service will focus on early identification and intervention of mental health disorders for children and adolescents within the school population. The clinician will act as a liaison between the client, school, and mental health services.

About You

• Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline (Masters in Social Work, Psychology (Registered, Masters), Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, Masters in Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body
• Two years related clinical experience required (assessment, planning, treatment, intervention and discharge planning)
• Knowledge of DSM‑V for classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
• Experience delivering evidence‑based individual and group therapies for clients with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or concurrent disorders
• Ability to collaborate with families and implement family‑sensitive services
• Skills in crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessment/intervention
• Non‑violent crisis intervention and Suicide Risk Assessment preferred
• Awareness of community resources and programs
• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks
• High level of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; experience with conflict resolution
• Proficiency in multiple software applications
• Initiative, independent work with limited supervision, and teamwork
• French speaking position

Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they 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

• Permanent, Full-Time; 75 hours bi‑weekly
• Travel between sites required

Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist: $42.21 – $56.88 hourly

Clinical Therapist (Developmental): $37.64 – $48.72 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. 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.

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.