Posting Period: The Occupational Therapist is a member of the interprofessional Dual Diagnosis Consultation Outreach Team (DDCOT) serving Southeast Ontario. The team provides assessment, consultation, and short-term treatment for people over the age of 16 with a dual diagnosis (an intellectual disability and a diagnosed or suspected mental illness including behavioural disorders). Utilizing a shared care model, the team works in collaboration with community partners and family physicians to reduce the impact of mental illness and improve the quality of life for adults with a dual diagnosis and their care providers.

As a member of the team, the Occupational Therapist will utilize discipline specific knowledge, skills and abilities in order to enhance and develop resources and will provide to service to clients throughout South Eastern Ontario, based from the Kingston office. Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, preferred Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Minimum of three years of experience in dual diagnosis/psychiatry or similar equivalent, preferred Experience working in a wide range of community settings including clients’ homes Proven experience working with families and community agencies Community development and experience preferred Provides comprehensive assessment, consultation, and treatment for a clinical caseload,



along with follow-up and discharge planning once other interventions are complete Provides occupational performance problem identification and occupation performance analysis to determine outcomes for OT intervention, recommending interventions such as remediation of impairments, developing strategies for adaptation, facilitating skill development, and strengthening individual’s resources, matching the individual’s strengths, values and activity. (e.g. functional, environmental, cognitive and physical assessments, evaluation of daily use of time) Identifies strengths and skills of individuals in achieving occupational goals, engagement and community participation Assists individuals to plan and structure social and leisure time activities on evenings, weekends and holidays through the use of natural supports and community resources Why Work At Providence Care Hospital Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research Competitive salaries with excellent full time benefits Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) State of the Art Building with on-site parking On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires Focus on Healthy Workplace& Culture of Quality Employee & Family Assistance Program Lawrence College and other academic institutions We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.

📌 Occupational Therapist, Full Time, Dual Diagnosis Consultation Outreach Team - Kingston
🏢 Providence Care
📍 Kingston