POSITION SUMMARY The Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Adolescent Inpatient and Adolescent Eating Disorder Programs. The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of mental health and eating disorders as the position will support both adolescent programs.

The Occupational

Therapist will provide a range of services including assessment, case management, individual, and group-based interventions within a team based model of care. All duties and responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist conform to the qualified practice standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and hospital guidelines. You will work actively with our multidisciplinary team. You will liaise with referral sources and community partners to ensure continuity of care when patient is discharged from the program - your role in discharge coordination is important.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AND PREFERRED

- Masters in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists in good standing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Therapist’s Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the College.
- 3-5 years experience in a psychiatric/mental health setting or service with demonstrated experience working with youth experiencing developmental, physical, and emotional struggles.
- Experience with evidenced-based program models that support the treatment of Eating Disorders an asset.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical social/mental health work with Eating Disordered clients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).




- Sound knowledge of DSM-V diagnoses, concurrent disorders and crisis intervention theory and techniques an asset.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrated competence in performing, case management, clinical assessment and intervention and documentation of care.
- Thorough knowledge of social work treatment methods applied in mental health settings/community.
- Knowledge and experience with the challenges involved in community reintegration of clients.
- Demonstrated competence in individual, group and family therapy.
- In-depth practice in modalities utilizing EFFT, CBT, DBT and FBT an asset.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking abilities.
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills.
- The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language is an asset.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the job.
- Variable hours may be required due to patient demand.

To ensure your application is properly recognized as an internal application, please apply using your internal account and attach an updated resume. Applications submitted from external accounts or through third-party services may not accurately reflect your internal applicant status and could result in your application not being considered. Current employees on a leave of absence who apply using a personal email address must clearly identify themselves as internal applicants.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table - This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Job Posting Closing: October 13th, 2026. Please note any job applications after this date will not be considered

Vacancies: 1

This is a 12 month vacancy

This is for an existing vacancy

📌 (TEMPORARY PART TIME) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - EATING DISORDER / ADOLESCENT PROGRAM (Whitby)
🏢 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
📍 Whitby