Occupational Therapist - Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions

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Req ID: 118008

Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha’s Regional Hospital

Company: NSHA

Department: MHA EZ Community Mental Health

Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: CUPE

Posting Closing Date: 1-Sep-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

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 manage a busy caseload and use clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. he 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 Authority policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body, the College of OT’s of N.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, is mandatory. Membership with the Professional Interest group, the Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists, is also required. Malpractice Insurance must renewed annually and is mandated by legislation.
• Two years related clinical experience required
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course (yearly update required)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, Emergency First Aid, Training in Assessment of Motor and Process Skills ( assessment of
• functional skill of daily living)
• Knowledge of mental health system and needs of client population including providing safe care for clients, having sound, flexible communication skills, knowledge of where and how to obtain necessary help in emergency and non­emergency situations.
• Knowledge and experience working in Program Management organizational structure, ability to work autonomously, experience and comfort in working with a cross-discipline team of health professionals, knowledge of how Program Management system applies to clinical care. Knowledge of hospital support services and how to access them (i.e. Dietary service, maintenance department, materials management, human resources)
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment
  

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on equivalent education and/or experience must demonstrate such equivalency in their applications. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Full-time (100%) long-assignment; 75.00 hours bi-weekly.

With an anticipated start date of October 1, 2021 and an expected end date of July 1, 2023 (approximately 19 months).

These dates are approximate and may be subject to change.

Salary Information

Occupational Therapist (HC73)

$31.85 - $40.22 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number
  

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit - CUPE position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.