Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Mental Health

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North Americas first fully digital hospital we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work the community where we live and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850000 residents in North West Toronto Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients to eliminate inefficiencies and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queens University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health were not hoping for a renaissance we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team you can lead the way as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Were looking for an Occupational Therapist in our Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions Program. This position provides support for our Adult Day Treatment Program our Mood and Anxiety Stepped Care program as well as our Psychogeriatric Clinic.

• Within our Adult Outpatient Day Treatment Program this position works with the interdisciplinary team to provide individual and group based care to individuals with primary symptoms of psychosis.
• Within our Mood and Anxiety Stepped Care Program this position works with the Stepped Care interdisciplinary team to deliver trans diagnostic skills based low barrier groups.
• Within our Psychogeriatric Clinic this position provides referral screening assessment and short term follow up for patients and their families.

Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addictions the Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Outpatient Mental Health Program is responsible for the assessment treatment and prevention of disorders which affect function in the areas of self-care sociality productivity and leisure.

Employment Status: Permanent Part Time

Hours of Work: This program operates during regular weekdays (e.g. 08:30 16:30) including some evening work may be required - subject to change as per Article HRH 2 Management Rights
Location: Humber River Health Wilson (some cross site travel may be required) - subject to change as per Article HRH 2 Management Rights

Employee Group: OPSEU 590

Hourly Rate: $40.36 - $56.30

Reporting Relationship: Manager Mental Health & Addictions

Responsibilities:

• Complete assessment and establish therapeutic relationships with patients to deliver individual and group treatment.
• Facilitate maintain and improve cognitive social and life skills for patients.
• Responsible for assessment education and treatment intervention in the areas of occupational performance (self-care productivity and leisure) as well as other measures as relevant for the program.
• Deliver assessments and/or coverage in other clinical areas of the Mental Health and Addictions Program as needed.
• Other duties/roles as assigned

Requirements:

• Degree or Masters Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Membership in CAOT or OSOT preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Mental Health required with two years experience in working with patients who have serious and persistent mental illness.
• Experience with psychogeriatric (65 years and older) patients is required
• Experience in supporting those with mobility needs (e.g. wheelchair fittings seating) is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of DBT/CBT skills is required
• Demonstrated competence/experience in completing the MoCA and MMSE is required
• Certification in the Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour is preferred.
• Experience with addictions care is an asset; particularly the interplay between substance use history and mental health symptoms is an asset.
• Good understanding and familiarity with currently assessments/tools (i.e. to assess function and cognition).
• An awareness and Knowledge/experience in Trauma Informed Care preferred
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to convey empathy in interactions with patients.
• Ability to apply principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery in day to day clinical activities preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess an individuals mental status and complete a risk assessment.
• Familiar and comfortable with technology-assisted healthcare delivery specifically video conferencing using MS teams OTN etc
• ability to use mobile technologies such as smartphones and tablets to connect patients to appointments
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health

At Humber River Health our staff physicians and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Torontos Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion professionalism and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups including but not limited to individuals who identity as Indigenous racialized seniors persons living with disabilities women and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion disability medical condition or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity diversity and inclusion in everything we do and to address systemic barriers we foster a culture where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups including Indigenous peoples racialized communities persons living with disabilities women 2SLGBTQ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age marital status family status disability or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.