Occupational Therapist - Mental Health & Addictions

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist facilitates and restores optimal patient function through assessment, treatment, and individualized care planning in hospital and community settings. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide education to families, and contribute to the clinical education of students.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 222452Location: Central Zone, Connections Halifax Department: MHA CZ Connections HalifaxType of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (60%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 22-Oct-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the Opportunity The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Health Services Manager. The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in collaboration with the client, caregivers, and family to facilitate, restore, and/or maintain the patient/clients optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. The OT provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up while working within the hospital, the client's home, and/or their community. The OT, in collaboration with the client, establishes individualized treatment plans and goals, independently manages a busy caseload and uses clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The OT provides education and support to clients, families, and caregivers. The OT functions as both a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and for supervision of OT Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body, the College of OT's of N.S. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy Must be licensed with College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS) Two years relevant experience required Maintain current certification in CPR Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Counselling skills required Demonstrated experience conducting both individual and group treatment Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family Familiarity with various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be an asset Self-directed in practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations and crises Excellent communication skills Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) certification an asset Demonstrated experience in conducting functional assessments and writing reports Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Long assignment part-time; 45 hours biweekly Approximately 12 months Compensation and Benefits $38.43 - $50.99 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.​Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Occupational Therapist facilitates and restores optimal patient function through assessment, treatment, and individualized care planning in hospital and community settings. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide education to families, and contribute to the clinical education of students.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a C.A.O.T recognized Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid license with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. A minimum of two years of relevant experience and current CPR certification are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational therapy
• Mental health assessment
• Addiction treatment
• Functional assessment
• Cognitive behavior therapy
• Solution focused therapy
• Motivational interviewing
• Clinical documentation
• Crisis intervention
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Time management
• Patient education
• Report writing
• Supervision
• Case management
• Report Writing
• Self Organization
• Motivational Interviewing
• Self-Discipline
• Treatment Planning
• Behaviour Therapy
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Public Health
• Continuing Care
• Disabilities
• Occupational Therapy
• French Language
• Healing
• Primary Health Care
• Time Management
• Solutions Focused

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Occupational Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Occupational Therapists

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