Clinical Therapist -Urgent Care - Mental Health & Addictions

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Clinical Therapist to join the Urgent Care / Crisis Service team. The role involves assessment, treatment, and crisis management for clients, requiring a Master's degree in a clinical health-related field and current registration. The position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity with a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Two years of licensed clinical experience required.
• Experience with assessment and planning for mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and planning, treatment and intervention for clients.
• Participate in quality initiatives and person-centred care.
• Engage in crisis management for clients in urgent care.

Skills

Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria

Crisis intervention skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to work independently

Experience in conflict resolution

Competencies in French

Education

Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline

Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 206506
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: MHA EZ Crisis Response SMR
Type of Employment: Permanent, Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Oct-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 province. We believe there is a place here for everyone to call home. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have time to explore and participate in the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us at www.novascotia.com to learn more.

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Therapist is a member of the Urgent Care / Crisis 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 Urgent Care team and, in addition, participates in quality initiatives, 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 expected that the Clinical Therapist acts in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice. They will convey respect and demonstrate understanding of 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, Master’s in Counseling, Master’s in Nursing, Master’s in Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body
• Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for mental health disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in individual and group evidence-informed therapies based on care plans for clients with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or concurrent disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in collaborating with families and providing family-sensitive services
• Demonstrated knowledge and 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
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; experience with conflict resolution
• Ability to work effectively with multiple software applications
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision, and participate as a multidisciplinary team member
• Competencies in other languages are 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) 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 biweekly
• Shifts include weekends and evenings

Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist - $40.18 - $54.14 hourly

Clinical Therapist (Developmental) - $35.83 - $46.37 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 should seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative 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.