Clinical Therapist (masters) -community Based - Mental Health & Addictions

Capital District Health Authority

Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $42.21 - $58.30 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
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Master's degree in clinical health discipline
Current provincial regulatory registration
Two years licensed clinical experience
** The Capital District Health Authority is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist to provide evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments for adults with mental health and substance use disorders in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a clinical health discipline and at least two years of licensed 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 join a diverse team of innovators and collaborators committed to achieving excellence in health, healing, and learning across Nova Scotia.
  • 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

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** The Capital District Health Authority is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist to provide evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments for adults with mental health and substance use disorders in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a clinical health discipline and at least two years of licensed 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 plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in clinical health discipline
  • Current provincial regulatory registration
  • Two years licensed clinical experience
  • Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy skills
  • Harm reduction principles understanding
  • Crisis intervention capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • French language competencies
  • Family-sensitive service experience
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Diversity and inclusion awareness
  • Group psycho-educational facilitation

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or OT
  • Registration with relevant provincial regulatory body
  • Minimum two years licensed clinical experience
  • DSM-5 diagnostic knowledge
  • CBT and crisis intervention certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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