Mental Health and Addictions Clinician

YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia

City or region
Bridgewater

Qualifications

• • Master of Social Work or Clinical Psychology required.
• • Registered, or eligible for registration, with relevant professional body required.
• • Minimum two (2) years clinical experience working in youth and young adult mental health/addictions/substance use services required; three (3) to five (5) years preferred.
• • Well-developed knowledge and skill in the areas of equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, accessibility, and anti-racism (EDIRAA).
• • Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, trauma-informed and person-centred care required.
• • A high degree of proficiency in mental health and addiction screening and assessment, including suicide risk assessment, required.
• • Demonstrated experience providing clinical therapy using evidence-based assessment and treatment methods, including solution-focused approaches, motivational interviewing, and client engagement strategies required.
• • Demonstrated skill in clinical decision-making and collaborative leadership required; previous experience overseeing clinical services preferred.
• • Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team required; previous training and/or experience working in an integrated service delivery model strongly preferred.
• • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• • Demonstrated good judgment and high levels of interpersonal sensitivity and diplomacy required.
• • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and to work both independently and collaboratively, required.
• • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, be flexible in response to changing demands, and ensure effective organization and time management required.
• • Demonstrated ability to maintain timely and accurate electronic client records required.
• • Proficient in MS Office computer applications and file management, email programs, and conducting online searches.
• • Ability to provide services in person, via text & telephone, and virtually (from the IYS site) required.
• • Competencies in other language(s) an asset.

Application deadline
June 20, 2025

Wage/salary
85,000-105,000

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