Deliver mental health crisis intervention in Halifax through clinical assessment, phone support, and community-based response with Nova Scotia Health.
As a Crisis Intervenor on Nova Scotia Health’s Provincial Crisis Team, you will support people experiencing mental health crises. The work includes triage, psychiatric and mental health assessment, risk evaluation, culturally sensitive intervention, education, problem-solving, referral, and follow-up. You will collaborate with the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team, Provincial Crisis Line, IWK, Halifax Regional Police, and EHS.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver crisis support by phone and in community settings
Complete clinical, psychiatric, health, and risk assessments
Provide culturally sensitive, non-judgmental crisis interventions




Refer individuals to appropriate services and resources
Participate in team consultation, evaluation, and quality improvement
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Nursing, or approved equivalent
One to two years’ mental health experience
Current applicable licensure and Nova Scotia registration
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention Training, and CPR
Knowledge of mental health legislation, DSM-5, and community resources
Support Nova Scotians in crisis through assessment, intervention, referral, and follow-up across phone and community services.

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📌 Mental Health Crisis Intervenor Halifax (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia