Department: Assertive Community Treatment Team - Community Mental Health & Addictions Site
Initial competition is now closed.

We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

Qualifications
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

Baccalaureate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required

Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)

Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset

Recent clinical experience (within last 2 years) in the field of Addictions and Mental Health

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in applying recovery informed approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CMT informed therapy, Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed techniques

Knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care practices

Skills/Abilities

Demonstrate strong intervention skills to engage clients living with mental health and physical health conditions across the adult life span required

Demonstrates skills to assist individuals to successfully attain valued roles, independent living goals and social inclusion

Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care

Demonstrated critical problem solving and decision making skills

Exemplifies our organizations C.A.R.E. values

Must be involved in continuing education and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement

Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to organize and prioritize work load





Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of an Interdisciplinary health care team which includes clients, families and community partners

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills required

Ability to meet the physical demands required for a community based team

Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention to ensure the safety of self, fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors

Excellent attendance and work record required

Valid class G Driver’s License and Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Abstract required for extensive travel within the catchment area

Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, advantages and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

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📌 Occupational Therapist {OPSEU-004} (Ontario)
🏢 North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC)
📍 Ontario