Clinical Therapist - East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

1 day ago

United States$37.64 - $49.94 HourlyFull TimePsychologist

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Clinical Therapist - East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions in United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist receives and provides supervision and mentorship as part of a community of practice.

They will convey respect and a solid understanding of subtle and complex diversity and inclusion issues as they relate to specific groups.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $49.94/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Clinical Therapist - East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions.

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCrisis ManagementDSM-5 DiagnosisEvidence Informed TherapiesSuicide Risk AssessmentViolence Risk AssessmentConflict ResolutionInterpersonal CommunicationMultidisciplinary CollaborationCase ManagementDischarge Planning

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline and current registration with a provincial regulatory body. Candidates typically need two years of licensed clinical experience and proficiency in DSM-5 classification.

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Position Insights

Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $37.64 - $49.94 Hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $50 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Crisis Management, DSM-5 Diagnosis, Evidence Informed Therapies, Suicide Risk Assessment, Violence Risk Assessment, Conflict Resolution. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Therapist provides assessment, treatment, and crisis management for clients within the Adult Service team. They engage in collaborative person-centred care and participate in quality initiatives to support best practices in mental health and addictions.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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