Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Child & Adolescent Team - Mental Health & Ad

at  Nova Scotia Health Authority

Req ID: 191047
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: MHA WZ Child Dawson
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Nov-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for a fulfilling career in one of the most beautiful parts of the country? The South Shore of Nova Scotia is known for its coastal beauty – miles of shoreline, amazing seafood, numerous lighthouses and warm welcomes. We are looking for mental health and addiction professionals who are committed to evidence informed clinical care while working from a client centered and trauma informed model. We offer flexible work schedules and value ongoing professional development. We are committed to offering trainings and skill development in evidence-based treatment modalities to develop your practice in a wide variety of clinical skills, from generalist to more specialized interventions. For more information, please call 902-543-1867 to set a time to connect with the manager or a lead for the teams. We look forward to speaking with you!
Reporting to the Manager, Child & Adolescent Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions, the Clinical Therapist, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to child & youth with Tier-3 mental disorders and Substance Use Disorders. All services are provided within a Stepped Care framework and practice is guided by disorder-based clinical care pathways. Each clinician participates in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability, and effectiveness of assessments and treatments.
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.

Please refer the Job description for details