Occupational Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive services for adults with dual diagnoses. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care. With a focus on community engagement and education, you will lead therapeutic groups and contribute to the professional development of the Occupational Therapy field. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. If you are passionate about recovery-based practices and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung in der Ergotherapie, vorzugsweise mit Erwachsenen mit schwerer psychischer Erkrankung.
• Mitglied des College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario ist zwingend erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung einer vollständigen Palette von Ergotherapie-Diensten im Bereich der Erwachsenen-Dual-Diagnose.
• Entwicklung therapeutischer Gruppen mit Input von Klienten und Familien.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeit

Kritisches Denken

Zielsetzungsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Unabhängige Arbeitsweise

Kenntnis der Gemeinschaftsressourcen

Education

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSc (OT))

Tools

Therapeutische Gruppenentwicklung

Sensory Assessments

Job description

Duties:

• Provide a full range of occupational therapy services in the area of Adult Dual Diagnosis (Mental Illness and Developmental Delay). This will include sensory, ADL assessments, recommendations regarding treatment planning to be carried out by other caregivers and providing education to community, family members, caregivers and hospital providers.
• Travel throughout the Champlain Health Region and deliver service in a variety of community, residential and institutional settings.
• Provide individual occupational therapy assessment and individual treatment to referred adult clients.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Attend clinical and program meetings as required.
• Contribute to inter-agency assessment and care-planning. The team will include staff or partner organizations.
• Liaise with appropriate community agencies as required.
• Develop with the other team members of the interdisciplinary team education regarding assessment and treatment of individuals with Dual Diagnosis.
• Contribute to furthering of the goals of the Occupational Therapy profession including attending monthly meetings.
• Enter workload measurement data according to hospital policies.
• Develop therapeutic groups with input from clients, families, and other natural supports, and lead groups independently, or with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Adhere to hospital and program policies and procedures, and to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario standards.
• Must be willing to discuss performance of other duties as requested by program/discipline/hospital.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Discrimination and Harassment-Free Workplace policy.

Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSc (OT)) or equivalent according to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario standards.
• Minimum of 3 years Occupational Therapy experience, preferably with adults with severe mental illness and/or Intellectual Disability.
• Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario mandatory.
• Membership in CAOT and OSOT preferred.
• Experience with developing and leading psycho-educational and therapeutic groups is essential.
• Experience with recovery-based programs for the seriously mentally ill is essential.
• Experience in completing sensory assessments and implementing sensory-based interventions is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational ability, critical thinking and goal-setting skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (i.e. MHA, The Health Care Consent Act).
• Ability to work independently and sound clinical judgment.
• Experience in community consultation is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team; establish and maintain good working relations.
• Access to a reliable vehicle for day-to-day operations of the team.
• Valid G Driver’s License.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension, and written expression.