Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT)

CBI Health; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Virtual care options

Continuous learning and skills development

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Counselling Therapist. The role involves providing clinical services and managing a diverse caseload of patients. Candidates must hold a relevant graduate degree and be registered with a governing board. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s, doctoral or equivalent graduate degree in Counselling.
• Be currently registered and in good standing with your governing board.
• Maintain individual professional liability/malpractice insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for patients referred for counselling services.
• Manage a caseload of patients with varied referrals.

Skills

Clinical practice experience

Autonomous work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Professional ethics

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Counselling

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) role at CBI Health in Nova Scotia. The role is part of the CBI Rehabilitation Outpatient team and involves clinical services for patients referred for counselling. The position includes work at clinics serving patients who are self-referred, referred by a physician, or referred by a third-party payer or public agency. You will work autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services at clinics for patients referred for counselling services, including consultation, evaluation, assessment, diagnoses, interventions, monitoring of progress/outcomes, and discharge with individuals, families and/or groups.
• Manage a caseload of patients as described above (self-referred, physician-referred, third-party payer, or public agency referrals).

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Hold a master’s, doctoral or equivalent graduate degree in Counselling
• Be currently registered and in good standing with your governing board
• Maintain individual professional liability/malpractice insurance
• Have relevant clinical practice experience, including assessment and provision of appropriate intervention for a variety of conditions
• Be able to work autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Be efficient and responsive in the provision of required clinical documentation
• Demonstrate a work ethic, reliability, maturity and flexibility
• All team members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon hire or provide a valid medical exemption

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Complete package of advantages and benefits
• Flexible working hours and virtual care options
• Continuous learning and skills development
• Autonomy to explore and achieve your career goals, including the opportunity to advance to managerial positions

About Us

CBI Health is Canada’s leading community healthcare provider with 250+ locations. We are supporting more than 800 communities. Our team of 13,000 staff makes a meaningful difference in clients’ lives, guided by core values: heart, respect, reliability, teamwork and innovation. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.