OPSEU MH-25-052 - Occupational Therapist - Assertive Community Treatment Team - Community Menta[...]

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health center in North Bay is seeking an Occupational Therapist with a Master’s degree and current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. The role requires strong intervention skills to help clients with mental and physical health conditions. Candidates must possess critical decision-making abilities and be bilingual in English and French. The position also necessitates a valid G Driver’s License for community-based travel and a commitment to ongoing education and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required (recent within last 12 months).
• Knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care practices.

Skills

Strong intervention skills to engage clients

Culturally safe care

Critical problem solving and decision making

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French)

Education

Baccalaureate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Job description

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

Qualifications

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Baccalaureate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Recent clinical experience (within last 2 years) in the field of Addictions and Mental Health
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in applying recovery informed approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CMT informed therapy, Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed techniques
• Knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care practices

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate strong intervention skills to engage clients living with mental health and physical health conditions across the adult life span required
• Demonstrates skills to assist individuals to successfully attain valued roles, independent living goals and social inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care
• Demonstrated critical problem solving and decision making skills
• Exemplifies our organizations C.A.R.E. values
• Must be involved in continuing education and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to organize and prioritize work load
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of an Interdisciplinary health care team which includes clients, families and community partners
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required for a community based team
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention to ensure the safety of self, fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Excellent attendance and work record required
• Valid class G Driver’s License and Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Abstract required for extensive travel within the catchment area
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER