Occupational Therapist - Operational Stress Injury Clinic - Mental Health & Addictions

the Opportunity; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada seeks an Occupational Therapist to join their team in Dartmouth. The role involves working with clients to restore optimal function and providing education and support to families. Ideal candidates will have a recognized degree in occupational therapy, be licensed, and have relevant experience. This temporary full-time position offers competitive hourly rates with benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years relevant experience required.
• Maintain current certification in CPR.
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, restore, and maintain optimal level of function for clients.
• Establish individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Provide education and support to clients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Body Mechanics

Patient Service Experience

Education

Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy

Must be licensed with College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)

Tools

Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) certification

Job description

Req ID : 207210

Location : Central Zone Nova Scotia Hospital

Department : MHA CZ Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Type of Employment : Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% ) x 1

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date : 31-Jul-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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 clients 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 OTs 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 College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)
• Two years relevant experience required
• Maintain current certification in CPR
• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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

Full-time 75 hours bi-weekly

Long Assignment (Approximately 12 months)

Compensation and Benefits

38.43 - $49.74 hourly

Once Youve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcarebargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and / or usage prior to accepting the position.

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.

Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 38 - 49