Occupational Therapist - Psychiatric 6 Lane - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Presencial; CAD 53.000 - 70.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Descripción de la vacante

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Halifax for a permanent part-time role (60%). The OT will assess, treat and follow up with clients across hospital, home and community settings, and will develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and families.

The successful candidate must be CAOT-credentialed and licensed by COTNS, with at least two years of relevant experience and CPR certification.

Formación

• Graduate of a CAOT recognized School of Occupational Therapy.
• Must be licensed with College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS).
• Two years relevant experience required.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Responsabilidades

• Provide assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up within hospital, home and community settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Collaborate with clients, families and caregivers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise OT Assistants and contribute to OT student education.

Conocimientos

Two years relevant experience

CPR certification

DSM knowledge

Counselling skills

Individual and group treatment

Psychotherapy approaches

Time management

Bilingual in French (asset)

AMPS certification (asset)

Educación

CAOT-recognized School of Occupational Therapy

Licensed by College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)

Descripción del empleo

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: MHA CZ Occup Therapy Acute Care ABJL
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (60%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 13-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

• 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

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 45 hours biweekly

Compensation And Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

• 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.

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.