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

Clinical Therapist (Masters)

• Urgent Care
• Mental Health and Addictions

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Req ID: 219551

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department: MHA WZ Urgent Care

• VRH

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1

Union: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 3-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Urgent Care Services

• Mental Health & Addictions, the Crisis/Urgent Care 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 & 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.

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

Two (2) years' clinical experience specific to Mental Health & Addictions; preference will be given to applicants with experience in conducting crisis response/urgent care risk assessments and consultation services in Emergency Departments and/or mobile crisis in the community

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Experience with or application of DSM

Demonstrate strong skills in conducting mental status exams, focused on comprehensive assessment, and risk assessments

Knowledge of legislation and responsibilities related to Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA), Provincial Access Navigations Standards and Policies, Children & Family Services Act, Adult Protection Act and applicable NSH policy & standard

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Two (2) years 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’ 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.

Hours

Casual position, no guaranteed hours

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

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.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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