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Req ID: 226570Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital Department: MHA NZ MHOP-Adult Services ARHType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 22-Sep-26About the OpportunityThe Clinical Therapist is a member of the Adult Service team in Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Therapist provides assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and crisis management for clients. The Clinical Therapist carries out the general duties of the Adult Service team but in addition to those duties, participates in quality initiatives in the program of care, engages in collaborative person-centred care, and utilizes available information technology to support best practice. The Clinical Therapist receives and provides supervision and mentorship as part of a community of practice. 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 YouWe 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' 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
- 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
Two (2) years licensed 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' of licensed experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Dev) HTH2130 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 12 months
Compensation and BenefitsClinical Therapist: $42.21 - $58.30 hourly
Clinical Therapist (Developmental): $37.64 - $49.94 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.
