Clinical Therapist (Masters) -Schools Plus (CSAP)- Mental Health and 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 provide school mental health services. This role requires a Master's degree and two years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include delivering educational presentations and working flexibly within a team. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and expertise in crisis intervention. This position is for French speakers. Competitive hourly compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Long-term disability

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a clinical health discipline.
• Two years of clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of mental health assessment and planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide school mental health services in a team setting.
• Create and deliver educational presentations on mental health topics.
• Conduct assessments and interventions for clients.

Skills

Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline

Current registration with a relevant provincial regulatory body

Two years’ related clinical experience

Knowledge of DSM V criteria

Evidence-informed therapies skills

Crisis intervention skills

High level of written/oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Information

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: 17-Nov-25

About the Opportunity

Here is an opportunity to join your passion for your practice to your sense of adventure! Acadian culture, the sea air and the great outdoors will offer a variety of rewarding experiences. The social worker will report to the Manager of Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Addiction Services, however will have shared responsibilities with both the NSHA & the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (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 school mental health clinician is able to create and provide evidence-based educational presentations to clients, families, other agencies, and fellow staff members on topics relating to mental health and concurrent disorders. Grand rounds presentations are required as part of this job. Flexibility in hours of work may be required depending on patient care.

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 (Registered, Masters), Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, Masters in Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration with a relevant provincial regulatory body
• Two years’ related clinical experience required (including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the standard criteria used (DSM V) 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.
• Please note this is a 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.

Hours

• Permanent, Full‑Time; 75 hours bi‑weekly

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.