JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Clinical Practice Lead – Therapy

Status: Full-time, permanent

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)

Vacancies: Multiple

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: The Newly Institute Halifax Clinic (Coming Soon!)

ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE

The Newly Institute is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychologist to take on a leadership role as Clinical Practice Lead. This role blends the accountabilities of a treating therapist, with the responsibility of a Clinical Practice Lead (CPL). Our mission is to provide exceptional mental health care using evidence-based practices while maintaining a work environment that prioritizes clinician well-being and professional development.

We believe that mental health treatment is in drastic need of a paradigm shift, and our practice was founded to provide long-lasting change within this industry, our community, and with our patients. We are relentless in our pursuit of providing the best treatment for all Canadians struggling with mental health, addiction, trauma, and pain.

WHY JOIN THE NEWLY INSTITUTE?

At The Newly Institute, we understand that clinicians perform best when they are supported in a thoughtful and structured environment. Our operational processes are designed to empower clinicians to deliver best practice care, without compromising their own health and professional growth. Here's how we do it:

• Sustainable Caseload: Clinicians are scheduled to see no more than four clients daily, ensuring ample time for high-quality care.
• Buffer Time: We provide scheduled buffer time between clients, allowing space for reflection, notes, and self-care.
• Monthly Self-Care and Check-ins: Regular one-on-one and group check-ins foster a supportive community, ensuring clinicians have the resources they need.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Participate in monthly in-services and access various educational opportunities to stay at the forefront of your field.
• Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Teams: We hold weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, where clinicians collaborate to refine treatment plans and ensure the best outcomes for clients.
• Industry-Leading Compensation Package: We offer a highly competitive compensation package that reflects your expertise and leadership role, ensuring both financial and personal rewards.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a mental health clinician that values working for an innovative and purpose-driven organization. You will provide some or all of the following therapy modalities; trauma therapy, facilitation of psychoeducation groups, exposure therapy, and return to work planning. You, as part of the Clinical Practice Lead Team, will provide clinical leadership, and oversight of these therapy modalities. You, as part of the Clinical Practice Lead Team, will provide training, mentorship, and consultation, and assist management in the development of clinical policies.

You enjoy helping others to reach their greatest potential, by sharing your passion and knowledge of addictions and mental health treatment. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic multidisciplinary team and embody our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.

Your accountabilities as a Clinical Practice Lead will include:

• Overseeing the quality of therapeutic services offered by The Newly Institute, ensuring clients receive proper therapeutic processes and outcomes
• Making clinical decisions, backed by evidence-based rationale, with the inclusion of management when necessary
• Revising, amending, and adapting group material based on clinic and client needs, and client & employee feedback
• Providing education and training to members of the multidisciplinary team when needed
• Facilitating the team consult and debrief as needed
• Collaborating with Clinical Managers and Human Resources in the clinician recruitment and orientation processes, including the development of training protocols
• Providing training and mentorship to other existing and new clinics as needed

Your accountabilities as a member of the therapy team will include:

• Providing individual trauma therapy utilizing EMDR and/or ART
• Conducting effective assessments of client status
• Facilitating psychoeducation groups (Based on ACT, Sleep Education, DBT Skills, Mindfulness, and Family Support)
• Working collaboratively with other therapists by sharing a client caseload, as we provide an innovative model of therapy working closely together
• Ensuring timely completion of session notes and provide reporting to third parties and community referral sources

WHAT YOU BRING

Education: Master's degree in a profession that provides mental health treatment such as Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, etc.

Professional Registration/Designation: Active registration and membership in good standing with the respective provincial governing body is required. Professional liability insurance is required.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of Addictions and Mental Health is required.

Extensive training and experience in trauma-focused therapies, including:

• • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
  • CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Experience working with a collaborative team and consulting with other professionals is preferred. Experience in training, coaching and/or mentoring a multidisciplinary team is preferred.

Experience with Complex PTSD is an asset.

Experience in clinical leadership and policy/procedure development is an asset.

Functional Knowledge: Advanced skillset in communication, ability to incorporate evidence-based decision making, skillset in relationship building and team development, and demonstrated administrative organization skills are required.

Technical: Proficiency in computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is required.

Background Check: Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family/marital statuses, and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email [email protected].

APPLICATION CLOSING

The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

At The Newly Institute, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a progressive, clinician-centered organization dedicated to improving lives. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care in a supportive and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help lead the way in innovative, best practice mental health care.