Adult Mental Health OT: Recovery-Focused Rehab & Groups

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care institution in Ottawa seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive assessments and rehabilitation for adult clients with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, ensuring client transitions to community resources, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and have a strong commitment to enhancing client recovery and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Occupational Therapy experience, with adults with severe mental illness preferred.
• Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario mandatory.
• English level A- mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational assessment and rehabilitation planning.
• Develop individual and group treatment plans for clients.
• Liaise with community agencies to support client goals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational ability

Critical thinking

Goal setting skills

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to work in a team

Education

Master of Science program in Occupational Therapy

Membership in CAOT and OSOT

Job description

A leading health care institution in Ottawa seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive assessments and rehabilitation for adult clients with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, ensuring client transitions to community resources, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and have a strong commitment to enhancing client recovery and quality of life.