Adult Mental Health Therapist

3 days ago


Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a skilled Clinical Therapist to join their team in Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering 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, current registration with a relevant provincial regulatory body, and minimum two years' related experience. They will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities of this role include conducting bio-psycho social assessments, providing diagnostic impressions based on DSM-5 criteria, and implementing individual/group cognitive behavioral therapy and psycho-educational groups. The Clinical Therapist will also be responsible for crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/intervention.

This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $37.31 - $49.05 hourly. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, the successful candidate may be eligible for our defined benefit pension plan and other perks.

Requirements
  • 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' related experience required including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
  • Experience providing bio-psycho social assessments and providing a diagnostic impression based on DSM-5 criteria
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction, and evidence-based interventions for the treatment of addiction
Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist
$37.31 - $49.05 hourly



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