SchoolsPlus Mental Health Clinician

Position: SchoolsPlus Mental Health Clinician Role
Location: New Waterford

Step into the role of Schools Plus Mental Health Clinician with Nova Scotia Health in New Waterford, specializing in child and adolescent mental health. Your expertise will contribute to comprehensive student-focused services.

This full-time position focuses on mental health support within community schools and requires collaboration with families and educational professionals. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you'll develop and evaluate mental health services aimed at early identification and intervention for youth experiencing mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide community-based mental health services in schools

• Collaborate with students, families, and educational staff

• Conduct assessments and design treatment plans

• Facilitate group and individual evidence-informed therapies

• Carry out crisis intervention and risk assessments

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline

• Two years of clinical experience in mental health

• Current registration with the relevant regulatory body

• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques

• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Your contributions will enhance the mental health care landscape for children and adolescents in Nova Scotia.
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