Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Mental Health

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Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Phoenix Program at Halton Healthcare provides care to individuals experiencing signs and symptoms of an early psychosis between the ages of 14 and 35 years.

We are looking for experienced and dedicated staff who have a strong clinical background, preferably in acute psychiatry - adult, or child and adolescent. You will be an exceptional team player, able to work effectively with patients and families.

As an occupational therapist working in the Mental Health Program, you will work as part of an inter-professional team addressing the acute needs of this population and their families. This includes:

• Providing specialized assessments and developing appropriate treatment programs to address a patients’ functional abilities
• Collaborating with the team, patients, and their families, to develop care plans based on patient goals, knowledge of recovery and psychosocial treatment modalities.
• Facilitating evidence-based groups to address patient needs
• Supporting discharge planning, including assisting with resources
• Completing all documentation as per hospital and College standards
• Providing supervision to occupational therapy students and volunteers
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives

• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

• Member of CAOT preferred

• Minimum 1-3 years recent and relevant clinical experience in working with individuals experiencing an acute mental illness

  Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, DSM-V and best practice guidelines for schizophrenia

• Sound clinical judgment and strong assessment and treatment skills, with proficiency in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, psychoeducation and group therapy,

• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and relationship skills
• Evidence of continued professional development and education
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills needed
• Experience working with schools, workplaces and other community resources
• Ability to work in collaborative partnership with clients, family and community resources
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
• Up to date certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention preferred
• Valid G Driver's License and access to a vehicle is required to travel within Halton region.

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Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour shifts - 8:30 - 16:30 (4 days) and 1 evening shift, 11:00 - 19:00, (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $38.846 to $54.782 per hour

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

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