Community Clinical Therapist – Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Spryfield is seeking a Clinical Therapist to support adults within Mental Health & Addictions. The role involves assessment, planning, treatment and crisis management for clients, with emphasis on collaborative, person-centred care.

This temporary full-time position is 75 hours bi-weekly on site, with supervision and opportunities to participate in quality initiatives. A Master''s degree and active regulatory registration are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline required.
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body.
• Experience using DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis of mental health disorders.
• Experience delivering individual and group evidence-based therapies.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, planning, treatment, intervention, and crisis management for adults.
• Engage in quality initiatives and collaborative person-centred care.
• Mentorship and supervision within a community of practice.

Skills

Master''s degree

Regulatory registration

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in clinical health-related discipline

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Spryfield is seeking a Clinical Therapist to support adults within Mental Health & Addictions. The role involves assessment, planning, treatment and crisis management for clients, with emphasis on collaborative, person-centred care.

This temporary full-time position is 75 hours bi-weekly on site, with supervision and opportunities to participate in quality initiatives. A Master''s degree and active regulatory registration are required.