Registered Counselling Therapist or Social Worker (MSW)

Lifemark Health Group • Dartmouth, NS

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a Registered Counselling Therapist or Registered Social Worker (MSW) who is passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-informed mental health care? We are seeking a clinician who values collaboration and is interested in contributing to an integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare environment. In this role, you will support the delivery of stepped-care mental health services to diverse populations, including MVA clients and military Veterans who may benefit from specialized psychosocial interventions. Join Cole Harbour Integrated Health Services - pt Health as we continue to grow our provincial clinical teams in support of a national mental health strategy. This position requires a strong commitment to client-centred care and the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team. As a colleague, you will experience a role with the following support: Specialty Services: Explore exciting specialty mental health services, including evidence-based treatment such as CBT, ACT, CPT, DBT, EMDR and PE. Administrative Support: We have an administrative team to facilitate paperwork, booking, billing, and even online scheduling. Strong Digital Presence: Join a nationally recognized brand with a powerful digital footprint. Diverse Caseload: Expect a diverse, stable caseload with the flexibility to integrate pre-existing clients. A central support services team to make your life easier, so you can focus on clients and their plans of care.

Requirements

• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers as an MSW Clinical specialist or; Registered Counselling Therapist registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists,
• Minimum Master’s Degree in a counselling-related field such as Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in case conceptualization and treatment of a range of mental health symptoms with a variety of adult clients.
• Have clinical knowledge in the areas of grief/loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues.
• Knowledge of psychological management of chronic pain and concussive syndrome an asset.
• Training and experience with cognitive behavioral therapy approaches, and Trauma Processing modalities (e.g., EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, CPT).
• Experience working as part of a multi/interdisciplinary team.
• Experience preparing assessment, progress and discharge reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, solid judgement, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients, primarily military veterans, with goal-focused psychotherapy to address mental health and psychosocial problems that are barriers to better health and family/community engagement.
• Provide veteran clients with social work assessments and social work interventions in the client’s social milieu in order to improve social and community functioning.
• Utilize a primarily cognitive-behavioral approach to intervention based on an overall client-centered philosophy.
• Provide group psychoeducational services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences to discuss clients’ treatment plan and goals, progress, and any barriers to functional goals.
• Deliver quality reporting and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employee Shared Ownership Program which includes 25% company match of up to 5% of your base compensation with additional high growth shares value from Loblaw Group of Companies, paid dividends and a TFSA to shelter tax gains.
• 30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.
• Paid wellness and vacation days.
• GoodLife Fitness discount.
• Up to $1500 annual stipend for learning and development based on employment status.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program offers up to $5000 in extra rewards.
• Mentoring and specialization opportunities.
• In-house learning centre.
• Sponsored training if external provider is your best alternative.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees