Position:Occupational Therapist (OT), HART HubDepartment:AC Clinic MH Acute PsychiatryPosition Status:PermanentTime Type:Full timeUnion:OPSEU PARAMEDICAL 373 (Ontario Public Service Employees Union Paramedical 373)

Location:
Peterborough, ONLanguage:EnglishSalary Range:$40.36
- $56.30per hourTHE PRHC DIFFERENCE: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville. With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions. PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers. As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people. PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

What We Offer
We're committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:
* A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position




* Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
* Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
* On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth HOURS OF WORK: The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.WHAT YOU’LL DO:Peterborough Regional Health Centre is pleased to partner with various Peterborough agencies, to offer services through the recent Peterborough Homelessness Addiction and Recovery Team (HART) Hub. The Peterborough HART Hub is designed as a low-barrier, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, health care model that integrates primary care, mental health, substance use treatment, housing with supports, and health systems navigation. The Registered Nurse (RN) would be responsible for delivering services effectively and in a way that meets the needs of the individuals they serve.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will work with clients presenting with significant mental health and/or substance use concerns using a client-centred, evidence-based service model based on standards of best practice.
The OT will collaboratively provide a continuum of client-centred assessment, treatment, rehabilitation,



recovery interventions, and case management services for individuals in the community with mental health and addiction challenges and are experiencing homelessness. The purpose being to promote recovery, prevent relapse and to enable clients to improve their quality of life. The Occupational Therapist is an integrated role on the health care team at the Peterborough Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. Integration on this team means working collectively to provide team-based care that is collaborative, comprehensive and client centred.
Jointly reporting to the PRHC Manager, Adult Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Programs, and the Fourcast Addiction Services HART Hub Manager, the OT will work onsite at the Peterborough HART Hub as part of the Integrated Health Team. Through daily onsite work, the members of the Integrated Health Team will report to the HART Hub manager. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PRHC and Fourcast, the OT will report daily to the HART Hub manager with shared oversight of the role between the PRHC and Fourcast managers. The PRHC and HART Hub managers each hold distinct but complementary areas of oversight, with shared responsibility for collaboration, performance outcomes and service quality.WHAT YOU’LL BRING:* B.
Sc. in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
* Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
* Training and/or education in mental health and addiction models of intervention.WHO YOU ARE:* Experience working with individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
* Demonstrated expertise in providing clinical services to persons with mental health and/or addictions.
* Well-developed skil

📌 Occupational Therapist (Peterborough)
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