Occupational Therapist - SMHC - Repost 1

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional Occupational Therapy services to individuals facing mental health challenges or acquired brain injuries. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care, embodying values of hope and respect. You will engage in recovery-oriented practices, collaborating with patients and their families to foster positive outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Recent clinical experience in mental health or geriatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality Occupational Therapy Services for mental health issues.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, and communities.

Skills

Assessment and planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Evidence-based practice

Teamwork

Education

Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Occupational Therapist - SMHC - Repost 1

Requisition ID: 379819

Position Number: 20075326,20075332, 20075342

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba.

Position Overview

As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, the incumbent will provide quality Occupational Therapy Services for persons with mental health issues and/or an acquired brain injury. Service provision is recovery oriented, focusing on achieving recovery through partnerships with patients, families, and communities; and instills the core values of hope, respect, and clinical excellence. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of SMHC including a strong commitment to patient safety.

Experience

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in the mental health or geriatrics field would be an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
• Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbent’s name entered in the practicing register or in the provisional register as an examination candidate.
• Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• A thorough knowledge of best practice standards in the application of occupational therapy theory models.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient-centered occupational therapy programs.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural, and economic aspects of patient care.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques, and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare knowledge.
• Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate adequate strength, agility, motor coordination, and dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.