Occupational Therapist – Clinical Lead, Complex Care & Specialty Services

Homewood Health Centre•Guelph, ON

49d

About The Position

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning. As the Occupational Therapist – Clinical Lead, Complex Care & Specialty Services, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Requirements

Masters’ degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Minimum 5 years of experience in the mental health or related field
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to work within an electronic case file environment
Expertise in clinical best practices of the assessment and treatment of mental health and addictions
Expertise in disability treatment and management principles, practices and processes, including sustainable return to work, accommodation and addressing workplace barriers
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Collaborative approach with external practitioners, internal program providers, as well as corporate clients

Nice To Haves

2+ years of supervisory or clinical leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary, work-focused care for clients within the Complex Care & Specialty Services program
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, including clinical interviews, screening, mental health evaluations, and standardized/non-standardized functional assessments
Analyze assessment findings and provide clear recommendations to clients, care teams, and stakeholders
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment, recovery, and return-to-work (RTW) plans
Apply a measurement-based care approach to monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust care plans as needed
Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, treatment coordinators, and external providers to deliver cohesive, high-quality care
Provide clinical oversight and guidance to treatment providers, ensuring care is work-focused, evidence-based, and addresses barriers to RTW
Support and coach clinicians and treatment coordinators on case direction, quality reporting, and treatment planning
Educate clients on managing health conditions, building functional capacity, and sustaining return to work
Liaise with corporate clients, treating physicians, and internal teams as part of the circle of care
Support and manage a network of external practitioners, including onboarding, coaching, performance feedback, and addressing service delivery concerns
Ensure compliance with clinical documentation standards, service protocols, and quality expectations
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including audits, peer reviews, data integrity, and adherence to service level agreements