Virtual Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Crisis Response - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia seeks a Clinical Therapist for virtual crisis assessment in mental health and addictions. This role involves providing assessment and connection to local services, following ethical standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have a Master's degree in a relevant field and two years of experience. Offering competitive hourly pay with part-time hours and a benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Registration with relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible.
• Minimum two (2) years' licensed related experience required.
• Understanding of DSM-5 for mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and planning for mental health.
• Engage in collaborative person-centered care.
• Support northern zone emergency departments via virtual assessment.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Addiction treatment knowledge

Assessment and planning

Team collaboration

Bilingual (French preferred)

Education

Master’s Degree in a clinical health-related discipline

Job description

Job Details

Req ID: 213814
Location: Home Work Site, Flexible within the Province
Department: MHA NZ Early Response CRC
Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly PT long-assignment (60%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Nov-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work‑life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Therapist is a member of the Virtual Crisis Assessment Team Service team in Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Therapist provides assessment, planning & connection to local services. The Clinical Therapist carries out the general duties of the Virtual Crisis Assessment Team but in addition to those duties, participates in quality initiatives in the program of care, engages in collaborative person‑centred care, and utilizes available information technology to support best practice. The Clinical Therapist receives and provides supervision and mentorship as part of a community of practice. It is an expectation that the Clinical Therapist will act in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice and profession. They will convey respect and a solid understanding of subtle and complex diversity and inclusion issues as they relate to specific groups.

This position will be providing virtual (via phone/Zoom) mental health crisis assessment support to Northern Zone emergency departments. It is a work‑from‑home opportunity and applicants can reside in any location throughout Nova Scotia. This position will also support the police consultation line with CIT trained police officers to improve collaboration, coordination and communication between and among MHA and policing agencies. Shift schedules will be coordinated on a quarterly basis with hours of operation between 3‑10 pm (Monday‑Friday) 9am – 10pm Saturday – Sunday & Holidays.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Master’s Degree in a clinical health‑related discipline (Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, or Masters in Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible
• Minimum two (2) years' licensed related experience required including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
• In‑depth and critical understanding of the principles of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction, and evidence‑based interventions for the treatment of addiction
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM‑5) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in individual/ group cognitive behavioural therapy as well as psycho‑educational groups
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/intervention
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Basic competencies in relation to identifying and treating concurrent mental health and substance use disorders
• Experience in interviewing, counselling, and teaching health concepts to individuals, families, and groups
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in collaborating with families in relation to sharing information, and implementing family‑sensitive services that involve families in the care and recovery of people living with mental illness and addiction
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Minimum two (2) years of licensed clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of licensed experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Developmental) scale.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Part‑Time position; 45 hours bi‑weekly
• Approximately 24 months
• Dates are approximate and are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist
$42.21 – $58.30 hourly

Clinical Therapist (Developmental)
$37.64 – $49.94 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Hiring Process

Once you've applied, thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.