IWK Health is seeking a Clinical Therapist, Intensive Outreach Services, in Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This is a Permanent, Hourly, Full-Time position (100% FTE), 1 position, Req ID 226292, Union NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit, with a start date of November 2026. The closing date is November 13, 2026, with applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time. Compensation: $42.2138 – $58.3034 per hour.

The Opportunity: Reporting to a Manager in the Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) program, the Clinical Therapist will provide clinical services within Intensive Outreach Services. IWK Mental Health & Addictions is hiring Clinical Therapists across the portfolio in different areas. In Intensive Services, the Clinical Therapist works in collaboration with a very diverse interprofessional team to provide assessments, case formulation, treatment planning and clinical treatment to children, youth and families. IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. People build careers with IWK Health with its focus on training and mentorship opportunities and access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours per week). Some evening work and flexibility may be required.

Your Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a clinical health-related discipline (Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, Master’s in Counselling or equivalent); current professional registration (in good standing) or eligibility for registration with the appropriate regulatory body; clinical training, supervision and skills in evidence-based mental health and addictions treatment; minimum two (2) years experience working as a primary clinician responsible for clinical assessment and treatment; experience in clinical treatment of child and youth mental health required; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM V) for the classification of mental disorders; demonstrated competence in application of the Choice and Partnership approach (CAPA), required; knowledge and experience working with Measurement Based Care platforms and engaging clients in data-informed care; demonstrated cultural competence and a strong understanding of how the social determinants of health impact mental health and addictions; demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team; demonstrated knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessment and intervention; demonstrated knowledge and skills in collaborating and engaging with families in relation to shared care planning; excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple competing demands; high level of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and experience with conflict resolution; and ability to work effectively in multiple software applications. Non-violent crisis intervention and Suicide Risk Assessment preferred. Competencies in other languages are an asset.

How to apply: Apply through the external Nova Scotia Health / IWK Health careers page using the Apply now button on this job. IWK Health only contacts applicants selected for interview/testing. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and credential verification. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position; preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.