Clinical Therapist

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Mental Health Specialist


About the Opportunity


The Mental Health Specialist is a member of the Adult Service team in Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager, the Mental Health Specialist provides assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and crisis management for clients. The Mental Health Specialist carries out the general duties of the Adult Service 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 Mental Health Specialist receives and provides supervision and mentorship as part of a community of practice.


About You


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



  • Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline
  • Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing individual and group evidence-informed therapies based on a care plan to clients with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or concurrent disorders
  • 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
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/intervention
  • Non-violent crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment preferred
  • Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • High level of written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; experience with conflict resolution
  • Ability to work effectively in multiple software applications required
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision, and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Two years related clinical experience is required. If not available, candidates with less than two years' experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Mental Health Specialist (Dev) HTH130 scale. Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.


Hours



  • Permanent full-time; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits


Mental Health Specialist: $37.31 - $49.05 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. (Permanent and Long Assignments only)


Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



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