(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - AMD

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby is seeking a Mental Health Occupational Therapist to deliver evidence-based psychotherapies for anxiety and mood disorders, with assessment and treatment within an interdisciplinary team.

You will provide individual and group therapy, case management, community outreach, consultation, education services and discharge planning, including Telemedicine.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice OT in Ontario with current College registration.
• Current CPR - Health Care Provider certification.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and PHIPA regulations.
• 3–5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Formal training in CBT and IPT modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Contribute to discharge planning and case management.
• Engage in community outreach, education services, and collaboration with partners.
• Deliver services in person and via Telemedicine within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

CBT

IPT

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Outpatient Services at Ontario Shores is seeking a Mental Health Occupational Therapist to provide mental health services through evidence based psychotherapies to individuals with Anxiety and Mood Disorders. As a key member of the team, you will provide clinical assessment and treatment, consultative and educational services to clients, families, community providers, referral sources and other community partners.

You will have demonstrated initiative and creative approaches to challenging situations and will be ready to work collaboratively within a specialized evidence-based service. You will have formal training in CBT and preferably IPT, with experience in working with clients who have complex issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. You will work actively with our interdisciplinary teams to provide individual and group therapy, case management, community outreach, consultation, education services and discharge planning. Client service will be through traditional in person methodology as well as in a virtual environment using Telemedicine.

Requirements

• Masters in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent, required.
• A current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Current CPR - Health Care Provider (HCP) is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory college requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge in CBT and IPT modalities.
• 3-5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service is preferred
• 3-5 years community-based mental health experience is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competence in individual and group evidence based manualized therapies.
• Training and/or experience in facilitating psychoeducational groups
• Experience with presentations is an asset.
• The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Variable hours and locations may be required due to patient demand.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table- This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Job Posting Closing: September 10th 2026. Please note any job applications after the closing date at midnight will not be considered.

Number of vacancy-1

This is a 12 months contract.