Schedule: Day, Evening, Subject to change due to operational requirements
Language Requirement: English Essential
Salary: 42.2773 to 50.4322 per hour
JOB PURPOSE
The Occupational Therapist – Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for providing assessment, consultation and clinical services to enable individuals to engage in occupations of life.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
- Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
- Ability to perform the duties of the position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Occupational Therapist – Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for:
- Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
- Assessing, planning, and providing therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups
- Using assessment tools to assess mental health competencies
- Liaising with families, employers and community stakeholders
- Monitoring and responding to high risk mental health activities
- Maintaining clinical records and documentation
- Providing guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers
- Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices and clinical guidelines
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Assumes Professional Responsibility
- Demonstrates Practice Knowledge
- Utilizes a Practice Process
- Thinks Critically
- Communicates Effectively
- Engages in Professional Development
- Manages the Practice Environment
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK
- Analytical Thinking
- Flexibility
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of protected and quality patient care.