Clinical Therapist - Mental Health & Addictions
Req ID: 224012

Location: CentralZone,Spryfield Shopping Centre - Community Wellness Centre

Department: MHA CZ Community Based Prog Spryfield

Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1

Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition

Posting Closing Date: 4-Aug-26

About the Opportunity
The 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 You

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 Therapy

Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) 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 requiredDemonstrated 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

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. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Dev) HTH130 scale

Hours





Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits
Clinical Therapist: $42.21 - $58.30 hourly Clinical Therapist (Developmental): $37.64 - $49.94 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.

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 cutting-edge, 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.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unitposition. 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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📌 Clinical Therapist - Mental Health & Addictions (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
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