Clinical Therapist

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 211599Location: Central Zone, Dr. Clyde S. Marshall Building - Nova Scotia Hospital Department: MHA CZ Dynamic Relational Therapy (DaRT)Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 4-Dec-25Nova 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 OpportunityThe Clinical Therapist is a member of the Adult Service team in Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Therapist provides assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and crisis management for clients. The Clinical Therapist 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 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.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following: Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline - Master’s in social work, Psychology (Registered, Masters), Master’s in Counseling, Master’s in Nursing, Master’s in Occupational TherapyCurrent registration with relevant provincial regulatory bodyDemonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disordersDemonstrated knowledge and skills in providing individual and group evidence informed therapies based on care plan to clients with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or concurrent disordersDemonstrated 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 mental illness and addictionDemonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/interventionNon-violent crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment preferredDemonstrated awareness of community resources and programsExcellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasksHigh level of written/oral/interpersonal communication skills; experience with conflict resolutionAbility to work effectively in multiple software applications requiredDemonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary teamCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Two (2) years licensed related clinical experience (including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning) is required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years’ of licensed experience may be considered for the selection process. Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursLong Assignment, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly November 2025 to August 2026, approximately 10 monthsCompensation and BenefitsClinical Therapist$42.21 - $56.88 Hourly Clinical Therapist  - Developmental (Less than Two Years' Experience)$35.82 - $46.37 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. Once You've AppliedThank 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.​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.