Occupational Therapist - ACTT

Job Number: JR106772

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist - ACTT Union: OPSEU Union: OPSEU Job Category:
Paramedical Hospital

Location:

1940 Eglinton Ave Job Type: Permanent, Full time Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $38.84 - $54.77

Hours:

Days, Weekends Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east.

We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more.

We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 – 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more ob

Description:

Reporting to the Manager of Adult Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Programs, the applicant’s primary responsibility will be an Occupational Therapist in the First Intervention Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT). This role will include intake, assessment and providing individual and group support and therapy to adults who are living with severe and persistent mental health conditions. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with the client/their family and the team to assess, plan, develop, coordinate and provide treatment, rehabilitation and support.

The purpose of ACTT is to utilize and support psychosocial interventions, using natural supports to the greatest extent possible, to enable the client to maintain and develop appropriate functioning and roles. In addition, the Occupational Therapist will provide an active role in facilitating the client’s connection and involvement in supported education and employment opportunities.

Requirements:

Masters in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent, required.

Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) in good standing.

Demonstrated knowledge of COTO Standards of Practice.

Minimum 2 years of recent mental health service provision experience is required

Experience working in a community setting

Experience in developing and facilitating treatment groups

Understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required

Well-developed skills in conducting assessment for those experiencing mental health challenges and experience working with their families

Knowledge of community resources and recovery model principles and trauma informed care

The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public

Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.

Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.

Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record

Variable hours may be required due to patient demandG Drivers license and access to a vehicle

Asset:

Experience providing supportive education and vocational activities

Training and experience providing psychotherapy, such as CBT or CBT PTraining in suicide prevention and interventions such as: ASIST, AMSRAbility to speak another language is an asset

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