Occupational Therapist, Mental Health FTC 2025 - 6271

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Cambridge is looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide patient care within the Mental Health Services Team. The ideal candidate will have experience with mental health patients and strong assessment skills. This full-time position is Monday to Friday, focusing on collaborative care and documentation of patient interventions. An inclusive and respectful workplace is emphasized.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Group Benefits, including Health & Dental

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Must be an Ontario-registered OT and belong to the College of Occupational Therapists (COTO).
• Experience providing occupational therapy to mental health patients required.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team model.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care, including assessment and treatment plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning.
• Document all findings, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Occupational therapy assessments

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Baccalaureate degree

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Job Description

Salary: $43.429 - $54.288

As an instrumental member of the Mental Health Services Team, the Occupational Therapist must be able to provide direct and indirect patient care including assessment of patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and behaviour skills; respond to referrals and consultations by assessing patients and developing safety and other treatment plans; identify problem areas; establish measureable goals and objectives for patients, implement treatment as needed; and document all findings, interventions, and outcomes. The OT in Mental Health Services will participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning as well as liaising with community agencies for services required post discharge. The OT will lead or participate in psycho educational groups with other professions for patients on the inpatient unit as well as those in the Day Hospital. The successful incumbent must have experience working with a psychiatric population. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

One (1) full-time contract occupational therapy position to work Monday through Friday.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Successful completion of secondary school required
• Candidates must be an Ontario-registered OT and belong to the College of Occupational Therapists (COTO)
• Baccalaureate degree is essential; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in OT assessments required; combination of hospital-based and community based assessment experience a strong asset
• Experience providing occupational therapy to mental health patients
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and community-based resources
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team model that includes the patient, family, and other care givers
• Organizational skills and the ability to work independently are necessary
• Keyboarding and Meditech knowledge would be a definite asset
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.