Clinical Therapist - Mental Health and AddictionsReq ID:222010Location:Eastern Zone, New Waterford Consolidated HospitalDepartment:MHA EZ Schools Plus InitiativeType of Employment:Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1Posting Closing Date:6-Jul-26About the OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Outpatient Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Addictions, the SchoolsPlus Mental Health clinician provides services directly in the community schools within the geographically designated SchoolsPlus assigned schools. SchoolsPlus is a collaborative model that is comprehensive and student-focused. Partners work together to educate and provide service to the child and their family, with the school as the center of the service. The clinician is a member of a school-based multidisciplinary team and participates in the planning, development, provision, and evaluation of mental health services for the assigned population in designated school settings. The service will focus on early identification and intervention of mental health disorders for children and adolescents within the school population. The clinician will act as a liaison between the client, school, and mental health services.About YouMaster’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 relevant provincial regulatory bodyTwo years’ related clinical experience required (including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning)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 disordersDemonstrated 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/interventionDemonstrated awareness of community resources and programs.Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasksHigh level of written/ oral/ interpersonal communication skills; experience with conflict resolutionCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferredMinimum two (2) years of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of 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.HoursPermanent full-time position; 75 hours biweeklyCompensation and BenefitsClinical Therapist$42.21 - $58.30 hourlyClinical Therapist (Developmental)$37.64 - $49.93 hourlySuccessful 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.Equal Employment Prospect StatementNova 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.Job Segment: Clinic, Medical, Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Healthcare#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Clinical Therapist - C$42.2 - C$58.3 An Hour (New Waterford)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 New Waterford