Occupational Therapist, Temporary Full Time, Seniors Mental Health-Parkside 2

Job Code: 17339

Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 6 months)

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Paramedical

Wage: $47.20 - $54.81

Posting Period:  May 10, 2025 - May 16, 2025

As a member of the interprofessional team, the Occupational Therapist provides expertise in occupational engagement using a strength-based approach and recovery model principles.  Expertise is provided in applying effective intervention strategies that contribute to the optimal activity health and engagement of individuals who experience a serious mental illness including maximizing self-sufficiency, societal integration, focus on wellness and improved health status and engagement in meaningful occupation.  The Occupational Therapist also contributes to the development of comprehensive person-centered assessment and treatment plans; and provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients that includes providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s Degree preferred
• Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Minimum one-year work experience providing services to adults with a serious mental illness in an inpatient psychiatric setting, preferred

Role Responsibilities

• Develops individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change, educating and supporting client’s families, and advocating for client’s rights and preferences
• Participates in and conducts client-centred assessment of mental status, physical health and dental health
• Acts as liaison and consults with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process
• Engages in daily organization of client related activities in collaboration with other team members
• Delivers ongoing assessment of client’s mental illness symptoms and client’s response to treatment. Makes appropriate changes in treatment plan to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behaviour
• Facilitates symptom education to enable clients to identify their mental illness symptoms, and target the symptoms and occurrence patterns of his or her mental illness, developing methods (internal, behavioural, or adaptive) to help lessen the effects

Why Work at Providence Care Hospital:

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking

• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options

• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires

• Focus on Healthy Workplace  & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails