QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Social Work or Master of Education in Counseling degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Current Registered Social Worker or candidacy status or current registration with the appropriate professional governing body.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a clinical therapist.
• Experience providing individual and family therapy.
• Experience organizing and facilitating groups is an asset.
• Interest and skills using a culturally responsive approach.
• Wide-ranging knowledge of Mulgrave Park and North end Halifax community resources and the social service delivery system is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to using an anti-oppressive/social justice approach to practice.
• Demonstrated critical reflection skills in relation to clinical approach, and social and political issues that impact youth and their families.
• Familiarity with using various therapy models, such as Narrative Practice, EFT, ACT, DBT, CBT, and Trauma-informed/trauma-specific practices.
• A high level of understanding of adolescent development and adolescent mental health, as well as relevant social determinants of mental health.
• Standard First Aid or a commitment to secure this certification within six months of being hired.
  TO APPLY: *Note that interviews may take place during the posting period.
  Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter (in Word or as a PDF document) to careers@phoenixyouth.ca, with the subject line “Clinical Therapist”. Your resume should contain pertinent information about your qualifications and experiences and your cover letter should let us know why this is the job for you. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as received until August 29th, 2025, at 11.59am (AST).
  Accommodation: Phoenix is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every candidate feels respected and supported. We embrace equal opportunity in our recruitment and selection process and strive to meet the unique needs of all applicants. Phoenix will gladly provide accommodation to the best of our ability to ensure equitable access throughout the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during any stage of recruitment, please feel free to indicate this in your application.
  We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 30 months
  Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In perso

• Ensure service delivery is congruent with Phoenix’s mission, vision, and guiding principles.
• Work in accordance with Phoenix’s policies, procedures, and orientation to practice.
• Support Phoenix’s commitment to equity, diversity, decolonization, inclusion, and access through ongoing learning opportunities, critical self-reflection, and professional development.
• Provide clinical therapy for youth and their families.
• Community engagement - fostering and maintaining positive and healthy relationships with community members.
• Assess community needs and perspectives – develop relevant programming based on identified needs (e.g. bringing in external speakers, doing thematic presentations for parents/community).
• Provide consultation to parents/caregivers, PYCC and other Phoenix staff, and community partners.
• Advocate with, and on behalf of, youth and families.
• Ongoing relationship-building, consultation, and engagement with the community of Mulgrave Park.
• Participate in Phoenix activities, committees, and projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with key community partners.
• Utilize Phoenix database for client records management, program development, and evaluation purposes.
• Assist with facility maintenance and health and safety needs to ensure a therapeutic milieu.