Occupational Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Duties

• Provide individual occupational therapy assessment and individual and group treatment to referred adult forensic clients.
• Partner with clients in the development of their recovery goals.
• Monitor client mental health status and risk management.
• Work with clients and care team in the identification of resources in the community to promote transition from hospital services and reintegration to community.
• Secondary role may include practicing the controlled act of psychotherapy according to the hospital policy, COTO standards of practice as part of client and program needs.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Attend clinical and program meetings as required.
• Liaise with appropriate community agencies as required.
• Provide supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy students.
• Collaborate with OT colleagues to provide supervision coverage for OTAs as required.
• 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 the college of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Must be willing to discuss performance of other duties as requested by program / discipline / hospital.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient / client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment and Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications :

• Master of Science program in Occupational Therapy (MSc(OT)) or equivalent according to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario standards.
• Minimum of 3 years Occupational Therapy experience, preferably with adults with severe mental illness.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Forensic Psychiatry is preferred.
• Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario mandatory.
• Membership in CAOT and OSOT 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.
• Experience in motivational interviewing is an asset.
• Experience in vocational assessment, treatment and rehabilitation planning.
• Experience or interest in practicing the controlled act of psychotherapy upon acquiring the qualifications, training and supervision according to the hospital policy and COTO standards of practice.
• Knowledge of forensic process and need an asset.
• Understanding and knowledge of legislation related to mentally disordered offenders, . Criminal Code of Canada (Mental Disorder Provisions), Provincial Mental Health Act.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational ability, critical thinking and goal setting skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Experience providing supervision to students and Occupational Therapy Assistants preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (. MHA, The Health Care Consent Act).
• Ability to work independently.
• Sound clinical judgment.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable vehicle.
• Experience in community consultation is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team; establish and maintain good working relations.
• Maintain work load measurement as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Bilingual (English / French) is considered an asset.

Salary Range : $37.70 to $53.17 per hour