Occupational Therapist - Womenâs Secure Forensic Unit/Secure Observation & Treatment Unit
Occupational Therapist - Womenâs Secure Forensic Unit/Secure Observation & Treatment Unit
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Through its core values ofCourage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMHto transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental HealthisHealth.
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The Complex Care and Recovery Program is seeking a full-time permanent Occupational Therapist to work in the Womens Secure Forensic Unit and the Structured Observation and Treatment Unit. Reporting to the Unit Manager you will be a member of an interprofessional team which provides care to forensic female inpatients detained at medium security under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB). Using a new evidence based intervention clients are provided with specialized psychiatric and discipline specific assessment along with intensive care using Cognitive Adaptation Training principles. In addition you will work with inpatients who need a structured setting for treatment and stabilization of aggressive behaviour. As an occupational therapist you will be working toward enabling patients through assessment treatment and rehabilitation to transfer to other units and ultimately return to the community. You will be responsible for formulating treatment plans monitoring the response of patients to therapeutic interventions participating in the preparation of Ontario Review Board reports and participating in the Units risk management program. You will also be involved in fieldwork supervision of occupational therapy students as well as facilitating interprofessional learning opportunities for students from other disciplines. The Occupational Therapist will provide a range of specialized rehabilitation services for individuals including: initial assessments to determine clients skills and needs to gauge overall rehabilitation readiness and to evaluate mental status; therapeutic and psycho-educational groups; and individual counselling to support clients rehabilitation goals and needs. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at the Queen Street site.
You must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). You must possess a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy (or a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy plus a Masters degree in OT Rehab Sciences or a related field) combined with a preferred three (3) years of experience working with individuals who have a serious mental illness. You must also have membership in either the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapy and/or Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy and be a holder of COTOs pre-requisite Professional Liability Insurance. You also must be eligible for adjunct/status-only appointments with university faculties associated with Occupational Therapy that has affiliation agreements with CAMH. You have strong group facilitation skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to work within the inter-professional teams and to engage with clients family members and community care providers. Demonstrated ability to work with clients of diverse backgrounds is necessary. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
Please Note:This full-time permanent position is part of the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.
Employment Type
Full Time
