Job Description

Req ID: 144077
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA CZ Personality Disorder Program
Type of Employment: Hourly PT long-assignment (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Nov-22

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Program (BPDTP) is an outpatient, tertiary care program that provides comprehensive and intensive treatment for adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The treatment approach is primarily Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), however also draws on process experiential, mentalization, and interpersonal therapy approaches. Team members contribute to the academic mandate of the Addictions and Mental Health Program through program evaluation, clinical research, teaching, clinical supervision, and consultation to other teams and services within the Addictions and Mental Health Program.

We are pleased to announce a 0.5 FTE long term assignment Clinical Therapist position to the service. Reporting to the Health Service Manager, Specialty Mental Health Services and the Clinical Director, BPDTP the Clinical Therapist will be part of an interdisciplinary team providing adult mental health services in the specialized area of BPD. They will provide direct clinical care by performing therapy both individually and in a group setting.

Consultation is an integral part of the program. As such, the Clinical Therapist will be expected to participate in weekly team consultation meetings and individual supervision as required. Debriefing after groups and informal consultation where concerns arise are also considered necessary within the team structure.

The Clinical Therapist must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to function both independently and as a member of a health care team.

It is an expectation that the Clinical Therapist will act in a professional and ethical manner, following all recognized codes of ethics, standards, legislation, and guidelines relevant to clinical practice and profession. They will convey respect and a solid understanding of subtle and complex diversity and inclusion issues as they relate to specific groups.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical health-related discipline (Masters in Social Work, Psychology (Registered, Masters), Masters in Counseling, Masters in Nursing, Masters in Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body
• Two years' related clinical experience required (including biosocial assessment, risk assessment and planning, treatment and intervention and discharge planning)
• Experience providing comprehensive and specialized treatment to individuals with BPD. Knowledge of and experience with comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and/or Mentalization-Based Therapy Programs are particular assets.
• Knowledge and experience with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational enhancement
• Knowledge of and experience providing evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health problems
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessment/ intervention
• Ability to advocate for the client and liaise (when required) with families, insurance, or community agencies.
• Training and experience in group treatment
• Capacity for dealing with challenging clinical situations
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team
• Self-directed in his/her practice and ongoing learning
• Excellent work record and attendance, and physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing

Hours of Work

• Long Assignment Part Time (50%) position; 37.5 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Dates are subject to change

Salary Information

$36.59 - $48.10 Hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit - NSGEU 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 proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.