Duties
- Provide individual occupational therapy assessment and treatment to referred adult clients in the Secure Treatment Unit,
- Plan, facilitate and assist in the coordination of treatment groups in the inpatient units
- Contribute to interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Participate in the integrated education and vocational assessment process and rehabilitation planning and care delivery as necessary.
- Attend clinical and program meetings as required.
- Liaise with appropriate community agencies as required.
- Provide student supervision.
- Contribute to furthering of the goals of the Occupational Therapy profession including attending monthly meetings.
- Enter workload measurement data according to hospital policies.
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, to program and to Ontario College of Occupational Therapy standards of practice.
- Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient / client safety practices, policies and procedures of the ROHCG.
- Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal Harassment Free policy.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications :
Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.Occupational therapy experience, preferably with adults with serious mental illness.Experience working with adult psychiatric population is preferred.Experience with developing and leading psycho-educational and therapeutic groups is essential.Experience with recovery based programs for the seriously mentally ill is essential.Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.Membership in CAOT and / or OSOT preferred.Proof of malpractice insurance as required by COTO is required.Excellent communication skills, organizational ability, critical thinking and goal setting skills.Group leadership and facilitation experience and skills.Knowledge of community resources.Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (. MHA, The Health Care Consent Act).Ability to work independently and sound clinical judgment.Experience in community consultation is an asset.Satisfactory Police Records Check, for vulnerable sector.Ability to work in a team; establish and maintain good working relations.Valid drivers’ license and access to personal vehicle for work purposes.English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory.Bilingual (French / English) level A- is considered an asset.Salary Range : $41.73 to $47.67 per hour