Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Mental Health & Addictions

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist (Masters) - Mental Health & Addictions at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Medicine psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

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.

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $37k to $58k 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: $58000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Nova Scotia.

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

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, and crisis management for adult clients in Mental Health and Addictions. They participate in quality initiatives and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.

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