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Clinical Therapist - Urgent Care - Mental Health & Addictions
Location:
New Glasgow, NS
Description:
Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 170013 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital Department: MHA NZ MHOP-Crisis Response ARH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPE Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 2-Apr-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. Recruitment Incentives Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 - $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract. About the Opportunity This position is a member of the Urgent Care Service (short-term follow-up services), Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the clinician provides advanced assessment, intervention, brief follow-up, and care planning for urgent care clients across the lifespan, with the goal of stabilization and connection to necessary mental and addictions services as required. Clients may be transitioned from the emergency department crisis team and/or 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 - Master’s in social work, Psychology (Registered, Masters), Master’s in Counseling, Master’s in Nursing, Master’s in Occupational Therapy Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders Demonstrated knowledge and skills in providing individual and group evidence informed therapies based on care plan to clients with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or concurrent disorders Demonstrated knowledge and skills in collaborating with families in relation to sharing information and implementing family-sensitive services that involve families in the care and recovery of people living mental illness and addiction Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/intervention Non-violent crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment preferred Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks High level of written/oral/interpersonal communication skills; experience with conflict resolution Ability to work effectively in multiple software applications required Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team 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. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Dev) HTH130 scale Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Permanent full-time (100%) position; 75 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Incentives Clinical Therapist (Developmental): $33.27 - $42.01 hourly Clinical Therapist: $37.31 - $49.05 hourly 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. 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. 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. Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire. 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. 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