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

Capital District Health Authority

Aberdeen Hospital, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $42.21 - $58.30 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Evidence-based psycho-social assessments
Cognitive behavioral therapy skills
Harm reduction principles understanding
The Clinical Therapist delivers time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders

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 and participate in consultation groups for collegial support.
  • The position offers a defined benefit pension plan along with health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.

Matching 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.

Salary

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

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

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

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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