Clinical Therapist - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Dartmouth, NS

5d•CA$42 - CA$58•Hybrid

About The Position

The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), RCMP, and the Department of National Defense (DND), who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, and other anxiety disorders; Depression; Chronic Pain, etc.). The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, clinical therapists and occupational therapists. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Therapist delivers mental health assessment and treatment services to Veterans and their families. The OSI Clinical Therapist will also be required to: Provide education with various stakeholders i.e., VAC District offices. Maintain contact with the referring VAC area counsellors, RCMP, and DND in the development of treatment plans and referrals. Utilize OSI supported virtual care (i.e., Zoom for Healthcare) and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities. Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injuries National Network. Utilization of Outcome Measurement Based Care. Work in a manner that is following staff and client safety practices, policies, and procedures of the NSH and in compliance with the VAC guidelines for OSI clinics.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Nursing, Occupational Therapy)
Current registration with the relevant provincial regulatory body
Two (2) years of licensed clinical experience in assessment, treatment, and discharge planning
Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use (e.g., CBT, EMDR, CPT, PE, MBSR)
Experience providing trauma-focused, evidence-informed individual and group therapy
Experience working in an interdisciplinary care model
Knowledge of mental health best practices, community resources, and crisis response
Ability to collaborate with families and provide family-sensitive care
Sensitivity to the unique needs of military and police personnel
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting police, veterans, and/or Canadian Armed Forces members (asset)

Responsibilities

Provide education with various stakeholders i.e., VAC District offices
Maintain contact with the referring VAC area counsellors, RCMP, and DND in the development of treatment plans and referrals
Utilize OSI supported virtual care (i.e., Zoom for Healthcare) and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities
Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injuries National Network
Utilization of Outcome Measurement Based Care
Work in a manner that is following staff and client safety practices, policies, and procedures of the NSH and in compliance with the VAC guidelines for OSI clinics.