Clinical Therapist (masters) - Urgent Care - Mental Health And Addictions

Capital District Health Authority

Valley Regional Hospital, Western Zone, Canada
Base: $42.21 - $58.30 hourly; base: $37.64 - $49.9...
On-site
Crisis response and urgent care
Mental health and addictions clinical experience
Risk assessments and mental status exams
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions.
  • The Virtual Crisis/Urgent Care Clinician role involves stabilization and connection to necessary services for crisis clients across the lifespan, primarily consulting from the Emergency Department.
  • 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 variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions.

Salary

Base: $42.21 - $58.30 hourly; Base: $37.64 - $49.93 hourly (Developmental); Benefits: health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Crisis response and urgent care
  • Mental health and addictions clinical experience
  • Risk assessments and mental status exams
  • Work from home with some travel
  • Knowledge of psychiatric legislation and policies

Nice-to-have

  • Competencies in other languages
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience with DSM application
  • Work-life balance with Atlantic lifestyle

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in health-related field
  • Registered or eligible for licensure with NSCSW or NSBEP
  • Two years clinical experience in Mental Health & Addictions
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

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