Clinical Therapists (Masters) - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

1 day ago

Various Sites, Nova Scotia$56.88/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Clinical Therapist – Mental Health & Addictions, Nova Scotia in United States.

Key Responsibilities

centered care, and utilizes available information technology to support best practice. Child & Adolescent ServicesThe Clinical Therapist, as a member of a multi

disciplinary team, is responsible for the delivery of time

limited, evidence

based psycho

Requirements

two (2) years' related experience required including assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and discharge planning Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience required.

If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of experience may be considered for the selection process.

If offered employment, they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Developmental) scale.

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $87,797 - $118,310

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health in United States.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyCrisis ManagementClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningGroup FacilitationEvidence-based PracticePerson-centered CareCase ManagementVirtual Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Clinical Therapists (Masters) - Mental Health & Addictions position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $88k to $118k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $57 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Various Sites, Nova Scotia.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($88k–$118k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Crisis Management, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Discharge Planning, Group Facilitation, Evidence-based Practice, Person-centered Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive mental health and addictions services including assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention across various age groups. Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based psychosocial treatments in community, school, and virtual settings.

Benefits package: Competitive compensation and incentives, Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan, Eligibility for Benefits package, Variety of available shifts, Continuous Clinical Education & Support, Opportunity for advancement, Signing bonus and relocation assistance with Return of Service contract, Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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