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

Capital District Health Authority

Chipman, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $42.21 - $58.30 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Psycho-social assessments and treatments
Evidence-based interventions for addiction
Cognitive behavioral therapy skills
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care including mental health and addictions

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care including mental health and addictions.
  • The Clinical Therapist role involves working within a Stepped Care framework to deliver assessments and treatments guided by clinical care pathways.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care including mental health and addictions.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • psycho-social assessments and treatments
  • evidence-based interventions for addiction
  • cognitive behavioral therapy skills
  • crisis intervention and risk assessment
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • harm reduction principles

Nice-to-have

  • family-sensitive service collaboration
  • competencies in other languages
  • initiative and independent work
  • diversity and inclusion understanding

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in clinical health-related discipline
  • Current registration with provincial regulatory body or eligibility
  • Minimum two years related clinical experience
  • Knowledge of DSM-5 classification and diagnosis
  • Experience with assessment, treatment, and discharge planning

Work Rights

Not specified

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