Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Urgent Care - Mental Health & Addictions

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​Req ID: 229128
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: MHA NZ Emergency Psych Services CRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 23-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

This position is a member of the Crisis/Urgent Care Service, Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the clinician provides advanced assessment, intervention, brief follow up and care planning for crisis/urgent care clients across the lifespan, with the goal of stabilization and connection to necessary mental and addictions services as required. The majority of consults are from the Emergency Department, but may also come from other services or departments, both internal and external to Nova Scotia Health. This position will also support ongoing crisis intervention training of local policing agencies for CIT certification, as well as be available to support close collaboration with CIT-trained police officers to improve collaboration, coordination, and communication between and among MHA and policing agencies.

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 (Registered, Masters), Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, Masters in Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration with the relevant provincial regulatory body
• Two years’ related licensed clinical experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM V) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
• Demonstrated 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 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 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/ 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

Minimum two (2) years of clinical licensed experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of licensed experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Developmental) 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 biweekly
• Day and evening shifts will be required
• Travel between sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

Clinical Therapist:

$42.21 - $58.30 hourly

$60.34 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

Clinical Therapist (Developmental):

$37.64 - $49.94 hourly

$51.69 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank 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.

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.