Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Unit - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health; Truro; Vor Ort; CAD 53.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Dental

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Zusammenfassung

Nova Scotia Health's Northern Zone is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support the Inpatient Unit in Mental Health & Addictions. The OT will work with clients, families and a multidisciplinary team to restore and maintain function across self-care, productivity and leisure.

The role requires CAOT recognition, NSOTR licensure, two years of relevant experience, and strong communication. You will develop individualized plans, manage a busy caseload and contribute to clinical education and

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of a CAOT recognized School of Occupational Therapy.
• Must be licensed with the NSOTR.
• Two years relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of DSM.
• Counselling skills required.
• Experience with individual and group treatment.
• Ability to form a joint formulation with client and family.
• Familiar with CBT, solution-focused therapy, or motivational interviewing.
• AMPS certification an asset.
• French language skills are an asset.

Aufgaben

• Assess, treat, and evaluate patients across inpatient, home, and community settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and set goals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and supervise OT assistants.
• Document assessments and write reports for care plans.
• Participate in clinical education and knowledge sharing.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Clinical judgment

Ausbildung

CAOT-recognized OT program

Licensed with NSOTR

Jobbeschreibung

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Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Unit - Mental Health & Addictions

Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Department: MHA NZ Psych Inpatient Unit CRH

Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition

Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Health Services Manager. The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in collaboration with the client, caregivers, and family to facilitate, restore, and/or maintain the patient/clients optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. The OT provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow‑up while working within the hospital, the client’s home, and/or their community. The OT, in collaboration with the client, establishes individualized treatment plans and goals, independently manages a busy caseload and uses clinical judgement and decision‑making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

The OT provides education and support to clients, families, and caregivers. The OT functions as both a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and for supervision of OT Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body, the College of OT's of N.S.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy
• Must be licensed with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR)
• Two years relevant experience required
• Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
• Counselling skills required
• Demonstrated experience conducting both individual and group treatment
• Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family
• Familiarity with various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
• Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be an asset
• Self-directed in practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations and crises
• Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) certification an asset
• Demonstrated experience in conducting functional assessments and writing reports
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent full time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

$52.77 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You’ll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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