Summary of Duties

Responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services to adolescent and adult patients in Mental Health. Conducts assessments and treatments for patients; collaborates with other team members to facilitate 2 – 3 therapeutic group sessions daily. Collaborates with patients, families and team members to coordinate patient care.

Qualifications/Skills

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required
• Membership in CAOT, OSOT preferred
• Experience working with patients with severe and persistent Mental Illness
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification
• CBT and DBT training preferred
• Ability to work independently and interdependently within a multidisciplinary team
• Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to assist in research, program evaluation and support unit initiatives
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills