Clinical Therapist (masters) - Adult - Mental Health & Addictions

Capital District Health Authority

Eastern Zone, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $42.21 - $58.30 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
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Evidence-based psycho-social assessments
Cognitive behavioral therapy skills
Harm reduction principles understanding
** Capital District Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Therapist to provide psycho-social assessments and treatment to adults with mental health and substance use disorders. The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, registration with a provincial body, and at least two years of clinical experience. **

Job Summary

  • The Clinical Therapist delivers time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders.
  • Successful candidates will work within a Stepped Care framework guided by disorder-based clinical care pathways as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Capital District Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Therapist to provide psycho-social assessments and treatment to adults with mental health and substance use disorders. The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, registration with a provincial body, and at least two years of clinical experience. **

Salary

Base: $42.21 - $58.30 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, defined benefit pension

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Evidence-based psycho-social assessments
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy skills
  • Harm reduction principles understanding
  • DSM-5 diagnostic criteria knowledge
  • Crisis intervention and risk assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Family-sensitive service implementation
  • French language competencies
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Diversity and inclusion awareness

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in clinical health discipline
  • Current provincial regulatory body registration
  • Minimum two years licensed clinical experience
  • Knowledge of addiction dynamics and interventions

Work Rights

Not specified

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