Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Urgent Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Kentville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital, seeks a Crisis/Urgent Care Clinician to provide advanced assessment, intervention, and care planning for crisis/urgent care clients across the lifespan.

Reporting to the Manager of Urgent Care Services - Mental Health & Addictions, you will perform risk assessments, coordinate care with MH&A services, and support ED and mobile crisis operations as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline and eligibility for licensure/registration.
• Two years of clinical MH&A experience; crisis/urgent care risk assessments preferred.
• Experience with IPTA, DSM knowledge, and relevant NSH policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment, brief intervention, and care planning for crisis/urgent care clients.
• Stabilize and connect clients to Mental Health & Addictions services as needed.
• Conduct risk assessments and mental status exams; collaborate with ED and mobile crisis teams.
• Follow NSH IPTA, Adult Protection, and related policies; support discharge planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental status exams

Risk assessment

DSM knowledge

NVCI

BCLS

Education

Master’s Degree in clinical health-related discipline

Regulatory body registration eligibility

Job description

Req ID: 219551
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: MHA WZ Urgent Care - VRH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Nov-26

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

Reporting to the Manager of Urgent Care Services - Mental Health & Addictions, the Crisis/Urgent Care Clinician provides advanced assessment, intervention, brief follow up and care planning for crisis/urgent care clients across the lifespan, with the goal of stabilization and connection to necessary Mental & Addictions services as required. The majority of consults are from the Emergency Department, but may also come from other services or departments both internal and external to Nova Scotia Health.

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

Two (2) years' clinical experience specific to Mental Health & Addictions; preference will be given to applicants with experience in conducting crisis response/urgent care risk assessments and consultation services in Emergency Departments and/or mobile crisis in the community

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Experience with or application of DSM

Demonstrate strong skills in conducting mental status exams, focused on comprehensive assessment, and risk assessments

Knowledge of legislation and responsibilities related to Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA), Provincial Access Navigations Standards and Policies, Children & Family Services Act, Adult Protection Act and applicable NSH policy & standard

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Two (2) years 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’ experience may be considered for the selection process.

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

Hours

• Casual position, no guaranteed hours

Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist
$42.21 - $58.30 hourly

$60.34 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

Clinical Therapist (Developmental)
$37.64 - $49.94 hourly

$51.69 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

This is a Healthcarebargaining unitposition. 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.

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