Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Urgent Care - Mental Health and Addictions

Job summary

The clinician provides advanced assessment, intervention, and care planning for clients in crisis to facilitate stabilization and connection to mental health services. Most consultations originate from the Emergency Department, requiring collaboration with internal and external healthcare teams.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 220813Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital Department: MHA WZ Urgent Care - VRHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 10-Nov-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Urgent Care Services - Mental Health & Addictions, the Crisis/Urgent Care Clinician provides advanced assessment, intervention, brief follow up and care planning for crisis/urgent care clients across the lifespan, with the goal of stabilization and connection to necessary Mental & Addictions services as required. The majority of consults are from the Emergency Department, but may also come from other services or departments both internal and external to Nova Scotia Health. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Master’s Degree in a clinical health-related discipline (Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, or Masters in Occupational Therapy) Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body or eligible Two (2) years' clinical experience specific to Mental Health & Addictions; preference will be given to applicants with experience in conducting crisis response/urgent care risk assessments and consultation services in Emergency Departments and/or mobile crisis in the community Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Experience with or application of DSM Demonstrate strong skills in conducting mental status exams, focused on comprehensive assessment, and risk assessments Knowledge of legislation and responsibilities related to Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (IPTA), Provincial Access Navigations Standards and Policies, Children & Family Services Act, Adult Protection Act and applicable NSH policy & standard Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Two (2) years related clinical experience (including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning) is required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years’ experience may be considered for the selection process. Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours • Permanent part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits Clinical Therapist$42.21 - $58.30 hourly $60.34 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer Clinical Therapist (Developmental) $37.64 - $49.94 hourly $51.69 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The clinician provides advanced assessment, intervention, and care planning for clients in crisis to facilitate stabilization and connection to mental health services. Most consultations originate from the Emergency Department, requiring collaboration with internal and external healthcare teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline and possess current registration with a provincial regulatory body. Two years of clinical experience in mental health and addictions is required, along with knowledge of relevant provincial legislation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Crisis intervention
• Mental health assessment
• Addiction counseling
• Risk assessment
• Mental status examination
• Care planning
• Emergency department consultation
• Discharge planning
• Non-violent crisis intervention
• Basic cardiac life support
• DSM application
• Clinical documentation
• Clinical Experience
• Planning
• Discharge Planning
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Mental Health
• Care Planning
• Social Work
• Crisis Intervention
• Crisis Management
• Disabilities
• Urgent Care
• Emergency Departments
• Occupational Therapy
• French Language
• Healing
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Mental Status Examination
• Nursing
• Psychiatric Treatments
• Risk Analysis

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Clinical Mental Health Therapist
• Family / Behavioral Therapist
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health Counselors
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

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