Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Provide in-clinic and community-based occupational therapy assessments and treatment for clients with mental health needs, neurodivergence, musculoskeletal injuries, and chronic conditions. Lead intervention programs, support clients returning to work, collaborate with stakeholders, manage a caseload, and maintain client records.

Job details

CVE Inc. Career and Vocational Evaluation has been providing unparalleled services to the disability community, employers, insurance providers, worker compensation boards, and government ministries since 1993. We specialize in providing employment, disability and claims management services necessary to improve the function of our clients and/or secure long-standing employment and lifestyle success by returning to the workforce. CVE Inc. takes pride in its community programs, clinical services and its staff. Position: Registered Occupational Therapist to provide in-clinic and community-based assessment and treatment services to a variety of client populations including individuals with mental health needs (including Anxiety, Depression and PSTD), Neurodivergence (including Adult ADHD, Autism), along with a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic conditions, servicing the National Capital Region. Position tasks may include but are not limited to: · Lead a wide variety of programs including traditional OT intervention and assessments (Veterans, WSIB, Federal and Provincial Government, MVA). · Working towards the goal of successfully returning ill workers to their previous or alternative employment positions · Apply organizational and decision-making skills to manage a time constraint caseload · Establish and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with various stakeholders, including injured workers, employers, and community health care providers · Develop intervention programs to address clients' needs related to function in self-care, work and leisure activities · Maintain clients records Requirements: · Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) · Professional Liability Insurance · 3-5 years experience · Valid driver’s license and vehicle · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Strong Team Player · Bilingual (French & English) Oral and written an asset (English required) · Experience working with complex trauma (PTSD) and/or with first responders an asset · Understanding of legislation surrounding return to work, disability management, accommodation principles, organizational policies and sustainable work best practices is essential. · Experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Cognitive Assessments, Exposure Therapy and Behavioral Activation is an asset. · Experience with Functional Capacity Evaluations, In-Home Assessment and Accident Benefits as asset. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $39.00-$50.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week Position Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's Degree (preferred) License/Certification: Registration with COTO (required) Driving License and reliable vehicle (required) Willingness to travel (community): 50 to 100% (preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nepean, ON Website: www.cve.ca

What you’ll do

Provide in-clinic and community-based occupational therapy assessments and treatment for clients with mental health needs, neurodivergence, musculoskeletal injuries, and chronic conditions. Lead intervention programs, support clients returning to work, collaborate with stakeholders, manage a caseload, and maintain client records.

Requirements

Requires registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, professional liability insurance, a valid driver's license and vehicle, and 3–5 years of experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are required; experience with complex trauma, return-to-work legislation, disability management, cognitive therapies, functional capacity evaluations, and accident benefits is an asset.

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy
• Clinical Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Return-to-Work Planning
• Disability Management
• Mental Health Care
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Assessment
• Exposure Therapy
• Behavioral Activation
• Functional Capacity Evaluation
• In-Home Assessment
• Case Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Client Recordkeeping

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services