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​Req ID: 195743
Location: Provincial Zone, All Locations  
Department: MHA Professional Practice Adult APL
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 24-Feb-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Mental Health and Addictions Program (MHAP) operates out of various hospitals, clinics, and community locations across the province. It is comprised of specialized teams of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Health Promoters, Recreation Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Secretaries, and other members of the allied health and support team.

The Advanced Practice Leader (APL) will be part of the Provincial Center for Training, Education, and Learning (PCTEL) and will report to the Provincial Clinical Leader and Manager of Training and Education. 
The position will have two emphases. One emphasis will be on delivering courses for PCTEL, providing clinicians with training in evidence-based interventions for mental health and addictions problems. The second emphasis will be on providing training, consultation, and support to mental health professionals working within Community Wellness and Supports. This will include supporting clinicians who work with adolescents or adults at risk of developing or with mild-to-moderate mental health or substance use problems. 
The APL will have experience working with adolescents and adults with substance-related and other addictive problems as well as providing group interventions.
The APL will have one day per week (0.2 FTE) for clinical work.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Master’s degree in any of Social Work, Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Occupational Therapy Registered/licensed in Nova Scotia with the appropriate licensing body for their discipline Minimum of 5 years of formal training and clinical experience in evidence-based interventions for mental health and addictions, including at least 2 years of experience providing clinical consultation/supervision. Have received supervision/consultation regarding their own supervision and consultation skills. Skills and experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Skills and experience providing psychoeducation and therapy groups Training and experience in the provision of cognitive and behavioural interventions for a range of mental health and addictive disorders. Certification in cognitive-behavioural therapy is an asset. Knowledge of adult learning principles  Skills in leadership, advocacy, and team building Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that emphasize anti-racist and intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits

$43.99 - $55.31 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. 

​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.