Clinical Therapist

4 weeks ago

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

Reporting to the Manager, Child & Adolescent Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions, the Clinical Therapist, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to children and youth with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders. All services are provided within a Stepped Care framework and practice is guided by disorder-based clinical care pathways. Each clinician participates in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability, and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.

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 You

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

  • 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 years' related experience required including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
  • In-depth and critical understanding of the principles of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction, and evidence-based interventions for the treatment of addiction
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in individual/ group cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psycho-educational groups
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/ intervention
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Basic competencies in relation to identifying and treating concurrent mental health and substance use disorders
  • Experience in interviewing, counseling, and teaching health concepts to individuals, families, and groups
  • 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 an asset, French preferred


  • Minimum two years of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Less than 2 (two) years experience) scale.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent Full Time position; 75 Hours Bi Weekly
Compensation and Incentives

Clinical Therapist
$37.31 - $49.04 hourly

Clinical Therapist (Less than two years experience )
$33.27 - $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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

  • Clinical Therapist

    4 weeks ago

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

    ​Req ID: 176579 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: MHA WZ Child SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 13-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized...

  • Clinical Therapist

    4 weeks ago

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

    ​Req ID: 176579 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: MHA WZ Child SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 12-Jun-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized...

  • Clinical Therapist

    1 month ago

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

    ​Req ID: 176579 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: MHA WZ Child SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 13-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized...

  • Clinical Therapist

    4 weeks ago

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

    ​Req ID: 176579 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: MHA WZ Child SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 12-Jun-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized...

  • Clinical Therapist Adult

    4 weeks ago

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

    ​Req ID: 180748 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: MHA WZ Adult SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 30-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized...

  • Clinical Therapist Adult

    1 month ago

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

    ​Req ID: 180748 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: MHA WZ Adult SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 30-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized...

  • Occupational Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Middleton, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the Opportunity The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in collaboration with the client, caregivers and family to facilitate, restore and/or maintain the patient/clients optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. ...

  • Occupational Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Middleton, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the Opportunity The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in collaboration with the client, caregivers and family to facilitate, restore and/or maintain the patient/clients optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. ...

  • Occupational Therapist

    4 weeks ago

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

    Req ID: 179675 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: WesternZone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Occupational Therapy SMH Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment(100%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 3-Jun-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova...

  • Occupational Therapist

    4 weeks ago

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

    Req ID: 179675Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: WesternZone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Occupational Therapy SMH Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment(100%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 14-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova...

  • Occupational Therapist

    4 weeks ago

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

    Req ID: 179675 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: WesternZone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Occupational Therapy SMH Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment(100%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 6-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova...

  • Occupational Therapist

    1 month ago

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

    Req ID: 179675 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: WesternZone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Occupational Therapy SMH Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment(100%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 6-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova...

  • Occupational Therapist

    1 month ago

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

    Req ID: 179675Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: WesternZone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Occupational Therapy SMH Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment(100%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 14-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova...

  • Occupational Therapist

    4 weeks ago

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

    Req ID: 179675 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: WesternZone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Occupational Therapy SMH Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment(100%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 3-Jun-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova...

  • Occupational Therapist

    4 weeks ago

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

    Req ID: 174894 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: WesternZone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Occupational Therapy SMH Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief(3%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia,...

  • Occupational Therapist

    1 month ago

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

    Req ID: 174894 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: WesternZone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Occupational Therapy SMH Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief(3%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia,...

  • Family Medicine

    1 month ago

    Middleton, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About This Opportunity Middleton & Area Family Health Centre is seeking physicians to join their team of six family medicine physicians, two residents, two nurse practitioners, two family practice nurses, and a licensed practical nurse, as well as a part-time social worker, dietitian and occupational therapist. The clinic uses a MedAccess electronic...

  • Family Medicine

    4 weeks ago

    Middleton, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About This Opportunity Middleton & Area Family Health Centre is seeking physicians to join their team of six family medicine physicians, two residents, two nurse practitioners, two family practice nurses, and a licensed practical nurse, as well as a part-time social worker, dietitian and occupational therapist. The clinic uses a MedAccess electronic...

  • Family Medicine

    1 month ago

    Middleton, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Requisition ID: 35156 Opportunity Type: Permanent Estimated Annual Salary: 365,000 Type of Remuneration: LFM - Longitudinal Family Medicine Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Site Visit Program; Relocation Program **About This Opportunity**: Middleton & Area Family Health Centre is seeking physicians to join their team of six family medicine...

  • Family Medicine

    1 month ago

    Middleton, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Requisition ID: 35156 Opportunity Type: Permanent Estimated Annual Salary: 250,000 - 300,000 Type of Remuneration: APP- Alternative Payment Plan Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Site Visit Program; Relocation Program **About This Opportunity**: Middleton & Area Family Health Centre is seeking physicians to join their team of six family...