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Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Adult Outpatients - Mental Health & Addictions
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Truro, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a Clinical Therapist (Masters) for a full-time, approximately 18-month temporary assignment at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in the Northern Zone. The role delivers time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults with Tier-3 mental disorders and substance use disorders within a multi-disciplinary team. The posting states 75 hours biweekly, hourly pay of $42.21 to $58.30, and a CUPE Healthcare union position.
Pay:
$37.64–$60.34 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Deliver time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments
- Provide treatment to adults with Tier-3 mental disorders and substance use disorders
- Work within a Stepped Care framework and disorder-based clinical pathways
- Participate in a multi-disciplinary team and consultation group
- Collaborate with families in care and recovery
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline
- Current or eligible provincial registration
- Minimum two years licensed clinical experience
- Knowledge of addiction, harm reduction and DSM-5
- Skills in CBT, group therapy and crisis and risk assessment
- French preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Provincial regulatory registration |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Nursing, Occupational Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
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- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
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- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 235 |
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Req ID: 228855
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: MHA NZ Adult Outpatients CRH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Adult 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 adults (19 years and older) 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.
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
- Minimum two (2) years' licensed related experience required including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning
- In-depth and critical understanding of the principles of harm reduction, the dynamics of addiction, and evidence-based interventions for the treatment of addiction
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in individual/ group cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psycho-educational groups
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide, and violence risk assessment/ intervention
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Basic competencies in relation to identifying and treating concurrent mental health and substance use disorders
- Experience in interviewing, counseling, and teaching health concepts to individuals, families, and groups
- 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 with mental illness and addiction
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Minimum two (2) years of licensed clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of licensed experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Developmental) scale.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long Assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Approximately 18 months
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.
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