psychotherapist

Government of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a qualified therapist to evaluate client outcomes and prepare treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and certification with a provincial psychological association. The role requires excellent client focus and attention to detail while working on-site without remote options.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Membership in a provincial or territorial psychological association.
• Certification with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes.
• Record observations.
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient.
• Provide therapy.
• Counsel individuals and groups.
• Implement treatment plans.
• Analyze the patient during the treatments.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders.
• Liaise with community agencies or partners.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Dependability

Team player

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Clinic

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Record observations
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Implement treatment plans
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Maintain accurate records
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in a provincial or territorial psychological association
• Certification with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Experience and specialization Type of treatment experience

• Psychotherapy

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Values and ethics
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week