Clinical Therapist - Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions

Clinical Therapist - Adult Outpatient

• Mental Health & Addictions

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​Req ID: 228208

Location: Eastern Zone, Mental Health & Addictions Port Hawkesbury

Department: MHA EZ Outpatient Mental Health

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1

Union: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 5-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Adult 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 adults (19 years and older) 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 (2) years' licensed 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

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Minimum two (2) years of licensed clinical 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

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.

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