Occupational Therapist Degree (Saskatchewan)

Occupational Therapist Degree (Saskatchewan)

Position # : 179979

Expected Start Date: November 24, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Community Response Teams

Type: Full time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.770

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the program area manager, as applicable,



the Occupational Therapist Degree is responsible for providing direct specialized care from a recovery service perspective that is inclusionary and flexible for individuals with moderate to severe and persistent mental illness, addiction and concurrent disorders. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience
Clinical Experience in mental health setting
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
Advanced - Written Communication Skills
Advanced - Excellent assessment, diagnostic and intervention skills
Intermediate - Organizational skills
Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
Basic - Counseling skills
Basic - Crisis management skills
Advanced - Verbal communication skills
Intermediate - Problem solving skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
Ability to deal with life threatening situations including suicide
Knowledge in mental health/mental illness impact on client, family and community
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team




Ability to competently use computers and software applications
Knowledge in recovery philosophy
Ability to prioritize work
Other Information
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
Registered/eligible with Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Travel within the region and provincially

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