Advance your career in mental health and addictions
Launch your career with Nova Scotia Health
Join Nova Scotia Health in Mental Health and Addictions
At Nova Scotia Health, mental health and addictions professionals play a vital role in providing comprehensive care for individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. You will collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure integrated care for patients with co-occurring mental health and addiction concerns. Your expertise helps destigmatize mental health and addiction issues while facilitating access to essential services and support within the hospital and the broader community.
As the leading healthcare provider in Atlantic Canada, and as part of a thriving research and innovation ecosystem, a learning institute, and academic partner, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care for generations to come. Bring your expertise where it's truly valued.
Enjoy the benefits of a coastal lifestyle in Nova Scotia and seize endless career growth, academic and research opportunities.
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"Working as an OT in mental health, not only do you get to help people heal from illness or trauma, but also witness as they rediscover hope, autonomy and connection to the world around them."
Andrew Edwards, Occupational Therapist, Connections, Bedford/Sackville
Why Nova Scotia Health?
Nova Scotia is a province where innovation thrives, research flourishes, and academic leadership takes root. We are proud of our dynamic healthcare system, which is supported by world-class universities, cutting-edge research centres, and a commitment to patient-centered care. With Nova Scotia Health at the forefront, we are shaping the future of care in Atlantic Canada—and beyond.
Other benefits include:
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Competitive compensation |
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Signing bonuses and relocation expenses available |
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Immigration support |
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Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, parental leave and more |
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Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan |
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Continuous clinical education and support |
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Opportunity for advancement within the organization |
Psychologist opportunities
Psychologists at Nova Scotia Health play an essential role in improving the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the province. Working in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments, you’ll provide assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment while contributing to research, education, and innovation in care. Whether you’re passionate about clinical work, program development, or advancing mental health services, Nova Scotia Health offers opportunities to grow your career and make a meaningful impact every day.
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"Therapy involves a lot of vulnerability and I feel honoured that my clients trust me and allow me to be a part of their journey. Working in the public system and being able to provide care to people who might otherwise never be able to access the help they greatly need is also consistent with my personal and professional values."
Dr. Kathleen Merwin, Psychologist (R.Psych), Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Program, Nova Scotia Hospital
Nurse practitioner opportunities
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Join Nova Scotia Health and help transform lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. As a nurse practitioner in mental health and addictions, you’ll play a critical role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for those experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. Working within an interdisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals to deliver integrated, person-centered care. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your practice in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to improving the mental well-being of Nova Scotians.
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"The ability to meet people as they are and assist them to get back to a level of wellness that works for them gives me a lot of job satisfaction. I have also been privileged to work side by side with colleagues who have been friends and mentors to me."
Vidhya Muthu, Registered Nurse with Mental Health and Addictions, Connections, Dartmouth
Nursing Opportunities
At Nova Scotia Health, our licensed practical nurses and registered nurses play an essential role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. Working within multidisciplinary teams, nurses in mental health and addictions provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes safety, dignity, and hope. From crisis intervention and medication management to therapeutic support and health education, LPNs and RNs help patients build stability and resilience every day. Whether in community, inpatient, or outpatient settings, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your nursing practice in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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"Working within the health authority allows me to work with a variety of clients with different needs and I feel I am always learning. Adapting and being open to different ways of treating mental health issues, understanding how to be relational with our clients only make the therapeutic relationship stronger."
Andree Bourgeois, Clinical Therapist in Cheticamp and Inverness. Registeres social worker with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
Allied health opportunities
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Allied health professionals are the heart of Nova Scotia Health’s mental Health and addictions teams. As an occupational therapist, social worker or clinical therapist, you’ll play a key role in helping individuals, families, and communities navigate complex challenges and build pathways to wellness. You’ll provide assessment, therapy, counselling, and advocacy while collaborating closely with psychiatrists, nurses, and other care providers to deliver compassionate, person-centered support. Whether working in community, outpatient, or inpatient settings, you’ll make a lasting difference in the lives of Nova Scotians, helping them find hope, healing, and connection.
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"My favourite part about working for the crisis team is that it allows me to make a real and immediate difference in people's lives. It provides me the opportunity to help others find a path forward, even when things feel hopeless. I am able to give people time and space to express their thoughts and feelings and provide them with validation."
Jenna, Social Worker & Crisis Intervener, Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team
