EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.
EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.
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Job Summary:
Primary responsibilities will be to provide individual, group and family therapy, education and ongoing assessment of progress to clients. Case coordination and communication across an inter-professional team is an integral component of the role. The Occupational Therapist will develop, monitor, and make recommendations for treatment and intervention plans for clients in Outpatient Services, including (but not limited to) disability management and gradual onset psychological injury program. Additionally, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for communicating with referral agencies, offering support, and guidance to clients and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Competently manage clients with various mental health concerns including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and substance use disorders; experience with disability management and Occupational Stress is an asset.
- Work therapeutically with a diverse client population through individual therapy and assessment, group therapy, or other process groups, as required.
- Collaboratively develop treatment and care plans based on individual client needs utilizing occupational and rehabilitation focused service interventions, coordinating across broader clinical teams when appropriate.
- Monitor client progression on recovery, identify barriers and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Delivers education sessions to clients, as well as to public audiences and external groups as needed.
- Completes detailed documentation and charting appropriately. Prepares and completes forms, reports, and correspondence in a timely manner.
- Participate in case conferences with team members and service partners.
- Communicate effectively with team members and service partners within required timelines.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and service partners
- Engage in ongoing professional development, maintain appropriate professional associations, and provide current documentation to the Human Resources Department
- Act as a resource person for practicum students and other professionals as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Registered Occupational Therapist in the province of residence; willing to register in other provinces.
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- 2+ years’ experience working with clients with mental health, substance use disorders, trauma, concurrent disorders, etc.
- Experience working with clients on disability services, workers compensation, etc. preferred
- Experience supporting return to work, operational stress, disability management preferred
- Experience providing care in a virtual environment an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to client-centered care
- Role models excellence in client care
- Demonstrated excellent communication, facilitation and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to best practice and quality improvement
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Bilingual (English, French) an asset
Employee Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through Greenshield Health
- Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
- Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
- Remote or hybrid work models for eligible employees
- Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
- Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
- Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
- Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare
EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.
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