Clinical Therapist – Adult Outpatients – Mental Health & Addictions

Job title: Clinical Therapist – Adult Outpatients – Mental Health & Addictions

Job description: Req ID: 114084
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Company: NSHA
Department: MHA NZ Mental Health Adult CRC
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Healthcare NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jul-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist is a member of the Adult Service, Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Outpatient Services, the Clinical Therapist, is primarily responsible for the provision of individual and group therapy services to adult clients (age 19 and over) with mental health and addictions issues within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

The Clinical Therapist carries out the general duties of the Adult Service team but in addition to those duties, participates in quality initiatives in the program of care, engages in collaborative person-centred care, and utilizes available information technology to support best practice. The Clinical Therapist receives and provides supervision and mentorship as part of a community of practice.

It is an expectation that the Clinical Therapist will act in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice and profession. They will convey respect and a solid understanding of subtle and complex diversity and inclusion issues as they relate to specific groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline (Masters in Social Work, Psychology (Registered, Masters or PhD), Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, Masters in Occupational Therapy)
• Registration with the appropriate provincial professional licensing body required.
• Two years’ related experience including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning required.
• DBT skills and training and any experience working with transgendered individuals considered an asset
• Experience in the delivery of Brief Solution Focused therapy preferred
• Strong clinical skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy required.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team required.
• Nonviolent crisis intervention required (or willingness to be trained upon hiring).
• Experience with the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical programs is an asset.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure client focused care across services and providers.
• Previous work attendance may be considered.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Candidates with previous experience in crisis work and/or advanced training in Suicide Risk Assessment will be given preference.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full Time (100%) Position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information

$34.9874 – $45.9940 Hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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