Community-Based Clinical Therapist – SchoolsPlus

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 113,390,000 - 156,612,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in the Eastern Zone seeks a Clinical Therapist (Masters) to deliver mental health and addictions services within community schools through the SchoolsPlus initiative. The role emphasizes early identification and intervention for children and adolescents and works within a school-based multidisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Manager, Outpatient Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Addictions, the clinician will collaborate with families, schools, and community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline (e.g., social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, occupational therapy).
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body.
• Two years’ related clinical experience required (assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, discharge planning).

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health services in community schools as part of SchoolsPlus.
• Collaborate with school-based multidisciplinary team to plan, provide, and evaluate care.
• Identify early signs of mental health issues and coordinate with families and community resources.
• Act as liaison between client, school, and mental health services.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority in the Eastern Zone seeks a Clinical Therapist (Masters) to deliver mental health and addictions services within community schools through the SchoolsPlus initiative. The role emphasizes early identification and intervention for children and adolescents and works within a school-based multidisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Manager, Outpatient Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Addictions, the clinician will collaborate with families, schools, and community