POSITION: Occupational Therapist

Competition #: 2024-251

Status: Temporary Full-Time (up to 6 months with possible extension)

Department: Mental Health – In Patient

Union Association: OPSEU

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Manager, the Occupational Therapist practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) as well as within a patient and family centered care model and the vision and values of the Brockville General Hospital (BGH). Provides occupational therapy services to enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

The Occupational Therapist participates in in-service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• Masters and/or Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University. Membership in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists' of Ontario (COTO).
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, (CAOT) and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' (OSOT) is encouraged.
• A minimum of three years' experience providing direct clinical services within an inpatient and/or outpatient mental health interdisciplinary service.
• Significant clinical experience in the assessment and treatment (individual and group) of: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar and Related Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, providing cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behaviour therapy and other empirically supported modalities.
• Current BCLS Certificate required.
• Proof of malpractice insurance as required by COTO is required.
• Valid class G Driver's License and Ministry of Transportation Driver's Abstract.

• Current Assistive Devices Program (ADP) authorizer is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Regulated Health Care Professions Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of Occupational Therapy assessment techniques and tools, treatment modalities within this patient population.
• Demonstrated clinical experience using non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Superior knowledge of the regional health care system, including mental health and addictions services, community services and resources, eligibility criteria, ability to effectively facilitate referrals.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management, and organizational skills, and ability to multiple tasks and set priorities Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Good attendance and availability required