Occupational Therapist - ACTT South Simcoe

CMHA•New Tecumseth, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist on our South Simcoe, Assertive Community Treatment Team. The Occupational Therapist (OT) works with clients to complete assessments in the areas of daily living activities, behavior and emotion, and where required, motor coordination, sensory and perceptual motor function, and visual perception. The OT assists clients to minimize distressing or disruptive feelings and behaviors, help to build resilience, and attain their goals and aspirations. The Occupational Therapist will also collaborate with a range of formal and informal services, refer members to external resources, and may also participate in case conferences and systemic initiatives to improve availability, accessibility, and equity of resources. The OT facilitates and supports recovery for adults facing mental health challenges through empowerment and respect by providing a range of social, educational, and recreational services. The Occupational Therapist caseload varies depending on the client's needs, best practice guidelines, capacity and program priorities, and service standards. Occupational Therapists will often carry a case load of assigned clients. In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships. The OT may be assigned to different programs as required based on need.

Requirements

Registration and member in good standing with COTO (College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario).
Bachelors or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
Experience in group facilitation.
Strong knowledge of empowerment-oriented case management philosophies and practices.
Advanced assessment, crisis intervention and counseling skills.
Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty, unemployment, stigma and the isolation felt by individuals with serious mental illness and their families.
Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act and PHIPA requirements.
Extensive knowledge of supports and services in York Region, including formal and informal resources.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Outlook.
A valid Canadian Full G driver’s license, & ability to transport clients.
A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in community with adults with serious mental illness and substance overuse challenges is preferred.
A second language (Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Farsi, Italian, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Urdu) reflecting the local community is an asset.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments in the areas of daily living activities, behavior and emotion, and where required, motor coordination, sensory and perceptual motor function, and visual perception.
Assist clients to minimize distressing or disruptive feelings and behaviors, help to build resilience, and attain their goals and aspirations.
Collaborate with a range of formal and informal services.
Refer members to external resources.
Participate in case conferences and systemic initiatives to improve availability, accessibility, and equity of resources.
Facilitate and support recovery for adults facing mental health challenges through empowerment and respect by providing a range of social, educational, and recreational services.
Carry a case load of assigned clients.
Behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.
May be assigned to different programs as required based on need.