Occupational Therapist AAP L2 (FT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

Vacation & holidays

Sick days

Extended health benefits

HOOPP pension

Relocation support

Referral program

Professional development

EFAP

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Ontario is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Assessment Program Level 2. You will plan, implement, and monitor occupational therapy services for an assigned caseload as part of an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities include assessments, collaborative goal setting, individual and group therapy, documentation, and education for staff and students. Registration with OT Ontario and a Master’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is required.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Experience in mental health facility or community services preferred.
• Experience leading therapeutic groups and individual therapies using CBT/DBT preferred.
• Knowledge of OT theory and practice for serious mental illness.
• Ability to work in an interprofessional team with strong communication.
• French/English language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate and monitor OT services for an assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with patients and families to determine goals and treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group OT interventions including CBT/DBT as appropriate.
• Document assessments, progress, and clinical summaries per standards.
• Provide supervision and training for OT students and staff as required.
• Maintain equipment and manage budget within guidelines.
• Support quality improvement and data collection for reports.

Skills

CBT/DBT therapy

Leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Adult learning principles

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Job description

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Manager of the Acute Assessment Program Level 2 is currently seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist. The purpose of the position is to plan, implement, evaluate and monitor Occupational Therapy services for an assigned caseload of patients as a member of an interprofessional team at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care and to provide training, educational and consultative services to staff, students, community and educational institutions.

• Assess the level of functional independence and occupational performance issues of patients through interviews, observations, and through the use of standardized/non-standardized assessments tools utilizing a best practice process.
• Collaborat e with patients and their families to determine appropriate treatment goals and objectives, as well as contributing to collaborative treatment plans, utilizing Occupational Therapy best practice initiatives. Ensure positive engagement and collaboration with patients and their families with respect to the care and treatment offered through occupational therapy.
• Implement Occupational Therapy interventions on an individual basis and/or in group settings including modification and/or termination of treatment plans when appropriate.
• Document assessment results, evaluations, patient progress, clinical summaries, etc. according to College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and Waypoint standards and contributing to and collaborating within an interprofessional team to reach consensus decisions.
• Provid e consultative and educational services including seminars and workshops for other disciplines within the hospital, community and educational institutions and providing supervision/training for Occupational Therapy students as required; engaging in regular professional development, self assessment and appraisal of practice. Attending professional and clinical Occupational Therapy events .
• Maintain Occupational Therapy equipment in safe working order and more specifically routinely check equipment, and facilitate repairs as required; encourage the team and patients to engage in safe practices .
• Provide recommendations to the Director regarding budget requirements and manage allotted budget within established guidelines and recommending acquisition of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in continuous quality improvement and evaluation of the interprofessional team; and participating in continuous development of Occupational Therapy services. services/partnerships by recommending changes to meet determined needs, attending to management information system requirements; participating in the development of unit programs, policies and taking a leadership role in evaluating, researching, planning and implementing clinical Occupational Therapy services for individuals with mental health issues.
• Assist in research and collection, analysis and preparation of pertinent data for periodic and regular reports and where permitted formulating, collecting and analyzing clinical research data.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario in good standing is required
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Recent experience working within a mental health facility, or community services, including familiarity with the trauma-informed care and recovery philosophy is preferred.
• Experience developing and leading therapeutic groups and providing individual therapies using CBT or DBT is preferred.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory, best practices, principles and treatment techniques for patients with serious mental illness to assess patient’s needs;
• Understanding of essential competencies of Occupational Therapy practice by practicing within scope of professional abilities while protecting patient rights and acts and adhering to the professional and facility Code of Ethics and acting with professional integrity.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, relevant legislation, i.e. Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health care Consent Act and knowledge of the practice standards relevant to Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledge of principles of Adult Learning in order to provide effective skill development/ deficit reduction for adult patients with a serious mental illness.
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to changeand reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick days and extended health benefits
• Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Relocation support program for eligible staff
• Participation in the employee referral program
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)