Clinical Therapist Adult Position

4 weeks ago


Amherst, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Therapist 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 role will involve working within a Stepped Care framework and adhering to disorder-based clinical care pathways. Each clinician will participate in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability, and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.

About You

We are seeking a qualified candidate with a Master's Degree in a clinical health-related discipline and current registration with a relevant provincial regulatory body. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' related experience, including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning. They will also possess in-depth knowledge of the principles of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction, and evidence-based interventions for the treatment of addiction.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders
  • Work within a Stepped Care framework and adhere to disorder-based clinical care pathways
  • Participate in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability, and effectiveness of assessments and treatments
  • Act in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice and profession

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in a clinical health-related discipline
  • Current registration with a relevant provincial regulatory body
  • Minimum two years' related experience, including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
  • In-depth knowledge of the principles of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction, and evidence-based interventions for the treatment of addiction

Working Conditions

The Clinical Therapist will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to patients. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

Nova Scotia Health offers a competitive salary range of $37.31 - $49.05 hourly, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan.



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