Occupational Therapist - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Dartmouth, NS

5d•CA$38 - CA$51•Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Health Services Manager. The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in collaboration with the patients, caregivers, and family to facilitate, restore, and/or maintain the patient optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. The OT provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up while working within the hospital, the patient's home, and/or their community. The OT, in collaboration with the client, establishes individualized treatment plans and goals, independently manages a busy caseload and uses clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The OT provides education and support to patients, families, and caregivers. The OT functions as a member of a multidisciplinary hospital healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body, the College of OT's of N.S.

Requirements

Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy
Must be licensed with College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)
Two years relevant experience required
Maintain current certification in CPR
Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Counselling skills required
Demonstrated experience conducting both individual and group treatment
Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family
Familiarity with various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing
Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
Self-directed in practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations and crises
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated experience in conducting functional assessments and writing reports

Nice To Haves

Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be an asset
Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) certification an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate, restore, and/or maintain the patient optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.
Provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up.
Establish individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with the client.
Independently manage a busy caseload and use clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis.
Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
Function as a member of a multidisciplinary hospital healthcare team.
Contribute to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines.
Adhere to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of the College of OT's of N.S.