The Position:

We are seeking to hire a 1.0 FTE therapist from the African Nova Scotian Community as we expand our operations in community based mental health service delivery. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and Clinic Manager, you will:

Offer direct therapy, assessment, and case management services

Write forensic and other treatment reports

Participate in regular training and supervision opportunities

Attend and present at meetings in various settings to satisfy our public education and collaboration priorities

Contribute to public education and advocacy efforts as directed

Some additional considerations for the role:

Our services are offered in hybrid format, and clinicians must be available for in-person services at the clinic and online or telephone services on a set schedule.

Some of our group services require therapists to work occasional evenings.

Some of our services occasionally require clinicians to attend in-person at locations in the communities served.

Our clinic is on Quinpool Road in Halifax in a secure, publicly accessible building.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for serving marginalized groups and working toward systems change.

The clinic is fundamentally in opposition with the commercialization and privatization of mental health services. We are seeking clinicians to follow in this spirit.

Education and Skills:

Master of Social Work; Master of, or PhD in Psychology (accredited); Master of Counselling Psychology or Master of Education.

Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (Clinical Specialist designation preferred), Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, or Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists.

2 years practicum or paid work experience offering therapy, case management, or other clinical services.

Demonstrated application of Anti-Oppressive Practice, Eco-structural, or comparable framework and related theories to clinical cases.

Knowledge of psychodynamics and related approaches to therapy.

Familiarity with mental health and addictions treatment sectors.

Familiarity with intimate partner and sexual violence service delivery sectors.

Familiarity with child welfare service delivery sector.

Knowledge of critical clinical praxis.

Knowledge of principles of trauma informed practice.

Competency in health record keeping.

Additional skills to be learned on the job:

Working knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic categories and criteria, including familiarity with Cultural Formulation Interviews.

Working knowledge of legislation related to child welfare, mental health, criminal and family courts.

Competency in providing trauma specific therapy.

Competency in completing bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments.

Knowledge of principles of forensic clinical practice.

Ability to use standard office software packages, online scheduling and data entry tools.

Pay and Benefits:

$66,560 yearly starting salary, 40 hours/week

3 weeks paid vacation yearly to be scheduled by employee

2 week paid clinic closures scheduled twice yearly by employer to promote staff wellness

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP matching programme

Parental leave top-up at 15% of salary for 15 weeks

Flexible paid sick and personal time off

How to apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and academic writing sample to the Executive Director, James Dubé at [email protected]. We will conduct interviews at our Quinpool road location with a selection of candidates.