Company Biography

HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.

With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.

HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.

Position Overview The occupational therapist for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Day Program plays a central role in coordinating clients’ functional recovery journeys.

Primary Responsibilities

- Coordination of functional recovery
- Specialized occupational therapy assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical intervention

As part of their duties, the occupational therapist may also be called upon to provide clinical support to the CRSMT’s Mental Health and Substance Use Program. In this capacity, the incumbent may be required to work at various sites, depending on organizational needs. Interventions may also take place in the community and at clients’ homes.



The incumbent must therefore be able to travel regularly throughout the service area.

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION, day shift and some evenings

Occupational therapist salary in accordance with the OPSEU collective bargaining agreement

Criminal Check

As a pre-condition of employment:

- All recent HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
- As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.

What we are looking for

- Master’s degree in occupational therapy
- Member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Training or experience in mental health (a major asset)
- Training and/or experience in addictions and co-occurring disorders (a major asset)
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel required within the community and to clients’ homes
- Fluency in French and English
- Good attendance record
- Demonstrate a positive attitude consistent with HGH’s values
- Satisfactory review of employee file by Human Resources.

📌 Occupational Therapist, Co-occurring Disorders (Hawkesbury)
🏢 HGH
📍 Hawkesbury