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(PERMANENT FULL-TIME)OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - GERIATRIC Program

Whitby, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

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Description JOB DESCRIPTION The Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Occupational Therapist reporting to the Clinical Manager of the Geriatric Service In-patient Service Area. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for working in our Recovery-based environment and for the ongoing development and implementation of psychosocial rehabilitation programs to meet the needs of patients.

Responsibilities include: Providing program level referral-based consultation and support within the interdisciplinary team; completion of comprehensive assessments; individual and group programs; liaison with family and community agencies; assesses and provide seating and mobility aids; active involvement as a member of a multidisciplinary team and treatment coordination and planning to meet the recovery needs of the discharging patient.

Requirements

  • A Masters degree (or equivalent), in Occupational Therapy.
  • Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists in good standing.
  • Current CPR is required.
  • Experience and knowledge of Geriatric mental health issues, including Major Neurocognitive Disorder.
  • Knowledge of movement patterns, seating and mobility services. Having ADP authorization is considered an asset
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery.
  • 3-5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or Long-term care service is desirable.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the College Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the College.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required.
  • An in-depth knowledge and experience of the challenges involved in community reintegration of short and longer stay psychiatric inpatients with mental illness.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge short term treatment with a generalized mental health population.
  • Thorough knowledge and ability to administer standardized tests as applied in mental health settings.
  • Demonstrated competence in individual and group programming skills.
  • The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.
  • The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.
  • Current driver’s license;
  • Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
  • Flex time may be required

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About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.