Source
Community
Glace Bay
Groups
Position Type
Temporary
Employee Subgroup
Hourly PT long-assignment
Req ID: 206561
Location: Eastern Zone, Sterling Mall, Glace Bay, NS
Department: OPEZ PERI Obesity Clinic
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (50%) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Jul-25
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About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Rehab Services Manager, the Clinical Therapist (CT) provides a wide range of clinical services to the Obesity Clinic patients. Clinical services include screening, assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation. This role requires a high degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, the ability to formulate a clinical impression based on DSM V criteria, develop and implement a comprehensive, evidence-based plan of care which may include both individual and group psychotherapy, and provide an ongoing evaluation to monitor patient outcomes. Working with the interprofessional team there is also a requirement to meet with the clinical team and participate in care planning for the individual. Group education is also an anticipated role for the Clinical Therapist.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline (Masters in Social Work, Psychology (Registered, Masters), Masters in Counseling, Masters in Occupational Therapy)
- Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body
- Minimum two years of direct clinical experience working with people with complex and chronic conditions
- Advanced training certificate in bariatric care for Health care providers required (i.e. Obesity Canada Calibre Course, Certified Bariatric Educator, or equivalent)
- Ability to conduct a comprehensive mental health assessment, including suicide risk assessment
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the DSM V criteria with the ability to provide a clinical impression based on a DSM V criteria formulation
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills to support behavior change and self-management (i.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Counselling).
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a trauma-informed care approach and skills in working with trauma therapeutically
- Well-developed intervention and treatment skills and approaches, both 1:1 and group
- Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs.
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours
- Long assignment part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly
- Approximately 12 months
- Call and shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends
Compensation and Benefits
$42.21 - 58.87 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Employee Referral Program
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at employeecareeradvice@nshealth.ca.
