Registered Counselling Therapist

The Newly; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health clinic in Halifax is looking for a Registered Counselling Therapist to join their team. The role involves providing therapy for individuals with complex mental health conditions and facilitating group sessions. Successful candidates will have a Master's degree in Counselling, at least two years of relevant experience, and registration with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Four weeks annual vacation

Eight paid annual wellness days

Comprehensive group benefits

Employer-paid health and dental premiums

Health & wellness spending account

Career and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Counsellor required.
• Experience with individual, group, and family counselling is an asset.
• Active registration with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual trauma therapy utilizing ART and/or EMDR.
• Conduct clinical client assessments.
• Facilitate psychoeducation groups on various topics.

Skills

Trauma therapy

Clinical client assessments

Group facilitation

Case management

Psychoeducation

Education

Master’s degree in Counselling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Status: Full‑time or Part‑Time | Permanent

FTE: Up to 1.0 (40 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: The Newly Institute Halifax clinic (#3001, 7071 Bayers Road, Halifax)

ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE

The Newly Institute was founded to provide long‑lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose‑built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio‑psycho‑social‑spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Counselling Therapist to join our multi‑disciplinary clinical team in our Halifax clinic.

WHY JOIN THE NEWLY INSTITUTE?

You’ll work as a valued member of a collaborative, supportive team and contribute to a growing and dynamic organization. Our total rewards package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Four weeks annual vacation
• Eight paid annual wellness days
• Comprehensive group benefits
• Employer‑paid health and dental benefit premiums
• Health & wellness spending account
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Regular team and community engagement events
• A stunning and inclusive work environment
  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, the Registered Counselling Therapist will be primarily responsible for group facilitation and providing one‑to‑one therapy for individuals struggling with complex mental health conditions. Following our rotational therapist model, you will work collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes, while sharing our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.

Client Care Accountabilities

• Provide individual trauma therapy utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
• Conduct efficient and effective clinical client assessments (mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and addictions).
• Facilitate psychoeducation groups (based on ACT, sleep education, DBT skills, mindfulness, and family support).
• Provide resource‑based interventions, case management and coordination, transition, or discharge planning.
• Assist in grounding and reflection post‑psychopharmacological treatment.
• Completion of client intake assessment and documentation.
• Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with:
  • Post‑traumatic stress disorder
  • Psychological injury

• • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Other mental health diagnoses

Team Collaboration Accountabilities

• Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions with an interdisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with other therapists by sharing a client caseload, within a rotating therapist model.
• Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about issues related to client care.
• Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources.

Administrative Accountabilities

• Ensure same‑day completion of session notes.
• Complete assessment reports in a timely manner.
• Provide reporting to third parties and community referral sources.
• Attend relevant clinical meetings, including but not limited to WCB (Return to Work) and other programs.
• Engagement in professional consults and supervision.

Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Counsellor is required.
• 2+ years of experience in mental health assessment/triage and treatment is a strong asset.
• 2+ years of working with third‑party funders is an asset.
• 2+ years of experience treating complex PTSD is an asset.
• 2+ utilizing EMDR or ART.
• Experience treating addiction is a strong asset.
• Experience with individual, group, and family counselling is an asset.
• Equivalences of experience may be considered.

Education

• A master’s degree in Counselling or related field is required.

Professional Registration/Designation

• An active registration with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists is required.
• Professional liability insurance is required.

Technical Competences

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams is required.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is required.
• Experience with TELUS Med Access EMR is an asset.

Background Check

Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family status, and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit‑based.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email [e-mail].

APPLICATION CLOSING

The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.