Occupational Therapist

Job Description

PSYCHOTHERAPISTS
Bayshore Therapy & Rehab is one of Canada’s largest interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams, led by a dynamic team of passionate, innovative and caring Health Care Professionals. Professional growth and development, job satisfaction, employee engagement and providing a supportive team environment are some of our core values.

We are currently seeking experienced Occupational therapists who also identify as Psychotherapists to provide at home/at work/virtual services across Hamilton and its surrounding areas. If you enjoy diversity, learning, working in a fast-paced environment, and collaborating with an amazing team, we would love to hear from you! We have independent contractor and employee positions available.

Job Summary:
The Occupational Therapist/ Psychotherapist under the direction of the Manager of Rehabilitation, is responsible for completing professional activities that include: assessment, treatment, report writing, communication with health care team and referral sources, team meetings and overall management of caseload. Areas of practice include Workplace Safety Insurance (WSIB), Auto Insurance, Vocational Rehab, Mental Health, Private services and other work as assigned. Services are carried out in clients’ homes, communities, and worksites.

Clinical Responsibilities:
• Completing comprehensive assessments
• Implementing treatment programs once approved, including return to work programs, job coaching, behavioural activation, CBT, DBT, ACT, exposure therapy, PGAP, cognitive rehab and implementing return to activities of daily living programs.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and completing detailed reports according to Bayshore and College Standards.
• Collaborating and communicating with other members of the health care team.
• Cultivating customer relationships, such as WSIB, lawyers, insurers, physicians and psychologists.
• Attending and contributing to internal training and team building activities and sharing resources.

Other Responsibilities: Registered and in good standing with College of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses, Psychotherapists or Psychologists in Ontario.
• Participates in ongoing internal and external education activities and professional development.
• Adheres to Bayshore Therapy & Rehab Policies and Procedures
• Participates in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Completes other tasks as requested

Job Qualification

Education and Qualifications:
• Registration and in good standing with your College in Ontario; able to practice as a psychotherapist under your College.
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Excellent organization, time management, analytical, communication, planning, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Enjoy variety of work, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Passionate about role, enthusiastic, willingness to explore diverse opportunities, and desire to make a difference to the clients served.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive locally and further distances if requested

Experience:
• Minimum of three years’ providing services preferred.
• Experience with Automobile Insurance and WSIB an asset.
• Skills such as Job Coaching, PGAP, mental health, CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, ACT an asset.

The Bayshore Therapy & Rehab Difference:
• Work in the comfort of your own home office
• Flexible schedule and diverse caseload
• Competitive compensation
• Access to a Psychotherapy Supervisor
• Amazing company culture
• Mentoring, support and training
• Rehab Coordinator support

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.