Use trauma-focused therapy and DSM-5 knowledge as a Clinical Therapist with Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions services. Work full time temporarily.

This Clinical Therapist provides specialized care through the Central Zone Operational Stress Injury Clinic. The interdisciplinary team serves Veterans and families experiencing psychological stress, PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, chronic pain, and related concerns. The assignment is full-time, approximately 12 months, and includes services for clients referred by Veterans Affairs Canada, RCMP, and the Department of National Defense.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide trauma-focused individual and group therapy
- Complete assessment, treatment, and discharge planning
- Maintain contact with VAC, RCMP, and DND stakeholders




- Support referrals and collaborative treatment planning
- Follow NSH safety practices and VAC OSI guidelines

Requirements:

- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Nursing, or related discipline
- Current professional registration in the relevant province
- Two years of licensed clinical experience
- Experience in interdisciplinary care models
- Knowledge of mental health best practices and crisis response

Bring clinical assessment, evidence-based therapy, and collaborative planning skills to Nova Scotia Health’s mental health and addictions care.

📌 Mental Health Addictions Clinical Therapist (Dartmouth)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Dartmouth