OPSEU MH-25-052 - Occupational Therapist - Assertive Community Treatment Team - Community Mental Health & Addictions Site
About the role
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Baccalaureate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
- Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
- Recent clinical experience (within last 2 years) in the field of Addictions and Mental Health
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in applying recovery informed approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CMT informed therapy, Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed techniques
- Knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care practices
Skills/Abilities:
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Demonstrate strong intervention skills to engage clients living with mental health and physical health conditions across the adult life span required
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Demonstrates skills to assist individuals to successfully attain valued roles, independent living goals and social inclusion
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Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care
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Demonstrated critical problem solving and decision making skills
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Exemplifies our organizations C.A.R.E. values
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Must be involved in continuing education and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement
-
Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to organize and prioritize work load
-
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of an Interdisciplinary health care team which includes clients, families and community partners
-
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
-
Ability to meet the physical demands required for a community based team
-
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention to ensure the safety of self, fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
-
Excellent attendance and work record required
-
Valid class G Driver’s License and Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Abstract required for extensive travel within the catchment area
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Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.
OPSEU MH-25-052 - Occupational Therapist - Assertive Community Treatment Team - Community Mental Health & Addictions Site
About the role
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Baccalaureate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
- Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
- Recent clinical experience (within last 2 years) in the field of Addictions and Mental Health
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in applying recovery informed approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CMT informed therapy, Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed techniques
- Knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care practices
Skills/Abilities:
-
Demonstrate strong intervention skills to engage clients living with mental health and physical health conditions across the adult life span required
-
Demonstrates skills to assist individuals to successfully attain valued roles, independent living goals and social inclusion
-
Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care
-
Demonstrated critical problem solving and decision making skills
-
Exemplifies our organizations C.A.R.E. values
-
Must be involved in continuing education and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement
-
Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to organize and prioritize work load
-
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of an Interdisciplinary health care team which includes clients, families and community partners
-
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
-
Ability to meet the physical demands required for a community based team
-
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention to ensure the safety of self, fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
-
Excellent attendance and work record required
-
Valid class G Driver’s License and Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Abstract required for extensive travel within the catchment area
-
Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.