About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Urgent Care Services
- Mental Health & Addictions, the Crisis/Urgent Care Clinician provides advanced assessment, intervention, brief follow up and care planning for crisis/urgent care clients across the lifespan, with the goal of stabilization and connection to necessary Mental & Addictions services as required. The majority of consults are from the Emergency Department, but may also come from other services or departments both internal and external to Nova Scotia Health. 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 preference will be given to applicants with experience in conducting crisis response/urgent care risk assessments and consultation services in Emergency Departments and/or mobile crisis in the community Demonstrate solid skills in conducting mental status exams, focused on comprehensive assessment, and risk assessments Knowledge of legislation and responsibilities related to Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA), Provincial Access Navigations Standards and Policies, Children & Family Services Act,



Adult Protection Act and applicable NSH policy & standard Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Two (2) years related clinical experience (including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning) is required. Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Casual position, no guaranteed hours 42.21
- $58.30 hourly $60.34 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer 37.64
- $49.94 hourly $51.69 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer 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. 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. #

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