Registered Counselling Therapist or Social Worker

Lifemark; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization in Canada is seeking a Registered Counselling Therapist or Social Worker to provide counseling services to clients with various mental health needs. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive interdisciplinary team and contribute to a provincial mental health strategy. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and relevant clinical experience. Flexible work arrangements include virtual and on-site options.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists or Social Workers.
• Experience in psychosocial problem counseling.
• Clinical knowledge of grief/loss, depression, anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling services to diverse clients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Deliver quality reporting and effective communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement and integrity

Therapeutic approaches (CBT, ACT, CPT)

Education

Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work

Job description

Registered Counselling Therapist or Social Worker - Lifemark Health Group

Location

100% virtual, hybrid and On‑site arrangements possible @Lifemark Physiotherapy Elmsdale (32 Park Rd, Elmsdale, NS, B2S 2L2)

Full Time Permanent, salaried/hourly.

Are you a passionate Registered Counselling Therapist or Social Worker looking to belong to a supportive, collaborative community to implement our bold vision to optimize the benefit of integrated health services, including stepped-care mental health, to diverse audiences from prevention to intervention? If so, join Lifemark Health Group and grow with us, as we build and expand provincial teams in support of our national mental health strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling services to clients referred privately, by employers, by various insurance companies, and other third‑party organizations to address psychosocial problems related to injury, trauma, and mental illness.
• Adopt a goal-focused, therapeutic approach for alleviating distress and improving social and occupational functioning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences to discuss clients’ treatment plan and goals, the progress made to date, and any barriers to treatment.
• Delivery quality reporting and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Licensing

• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists as a Registered Counselling Therapist or
• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers as an MSW clinical specialist
• Minimum Master’s Degree in a counselling-related field such as Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work

Experience

• Experience in case conceptualization and treatment of a range of mental health symptoms with a variety of adult clients.
• Have clinical knowledge in the areas of grief/loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues.
• Knowledge of psychological management of chronic pain and concussive syndrome an asset.
• Training and experience with cognitive behavioural therapy approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, CPT).
• Experience working as part of a multi/interdisciplinary team.
• Experience preparing assessment, progress and discharge reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, solid judgement, and integrity.

Build a career while making a difference

• You belong here if you value practicing within an interdisciplinary team environment, based on a bio‑psycho‑social approach to intervention, which may include psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and in some cases, physical rehabilitation specialists.
• You belong here if you value belonging to a growing mental health team that offers peer consultation, supervision, and professional growth.
• You belong here if you value working with a diverse adult population with a variety of mental health and psycho‑social needs, which respond well to cognitive‑behavioral principles and evidence-based psychotherapy.
• You belong here if you want to be part of something bigger than your own practice!

Apply today!

Please visit our website at www.lifemark.ca.

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca.

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