Clinical Therapist Adult

1 day ago


Meteghan, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Clinical Therapist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in a clinical health-related discipline and current registration with a relevant provincial regulatory body. You will have a minimum of two years' related experience, including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning.

You will be expected to act in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice and profession. You will convey respect and a solid understanding of subtle and complex diversity and inclusion issues as they relate to specific groups.

About You
  • You will have a strong understanding of the principles of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction, and evidence-based interventions for the treatment of addiction.
  • You will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders.
  • You will have demonstrated knowledge and skills in individual/group cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psycho-educational groups.
  • You will have demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/intervention.
  • You will have demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • You will have basic competencies in relation to identifying and treating concurrent mental health and substance use disorders.
  • You will have experience in interviewing, counseling, and teaching health concepts to individuals, families, and groups.
  • You will have 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 are an asset, French preferred.
Hours
  • This is a Permanent, Full-Time position; 75 hours bi-weekly.
  • Travel between sites may be required.
Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist: $49.04 hourly

Clinical Therapist (Less than two years experience): $42.01 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.



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