Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: LWHC - Labrador City - Labrador West Health Cen
Clinical Occupational Therapist II
Permanent Full-time
26 per hour). Signing bonus up to $16,000
Relocation Assistance

~ Posted Date : 2025-10-28
Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions Services, the Occupational Therapist (OT II) is a regulated health professional who provides a full range of clinical occupational therapy services in the provision of Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACTT). The OT II is an integral member of the interdisciplinary FACT team that provides intensive mobile services to individuals with serious mental Illness and concurrent related complexities of mental health issues/disorders. The occupational therapist assesses the impact of mental and/or physical health issues on individuals’ ability and motivation to engage in self-care, productivity, and social and leisure activities, and focuses on enabling individuals to participate meaningfully in activities of daily living. This position practices using a recovery model of case management based on the FACTT model and receives support from the clinical Social Worker II. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred;

- A minimum of two years’ experience within the last five years working as a Clinical Occupational Therapist in mental health/addictions is preferred
- Licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board (NLOTB).
- Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the areas of assessment, intervention, case planning and community engagement
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with interprofessional team members,



patients/residents/clients and their families in a one-to-one and group environment; effective written communication skills for client documentation, report writing, and professional communications, and written communication skills
- ability to coach, mentor and train Clinical Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Support Workers, students and other staff members as necessary.
- Willing to work a versatile work schedule, may include evenings and weekends
- Use of a private vehicle and valid driver license are a condition of employment
- Work in partnership with the team to conduct environmental and cognitive assessments and adjust treatment plans as necessary to accommodate the individuals’ needs
- Support individuals to find and maintain safe and affordable stable housing, cleaning and furnishing and procuring utilities, such as telephones, linens, food and cleaning supplies
- Support individuals in skill development, such as performing daily household activities, grocery shopping, developing healthy eating habits, maintaining personal hygiene and using public transportation, if required
- Oversee environmental adaptations to assist individuals in gaining or using existing skills to perform activities of daily living
- Provide vocational leadership by conducting readiness assessments and offering transition-to-work programs for individuals who have identified employment and education as their personal goals
- Provides leadership and direction to the FACT team by coordinating clinical tasks and educating staff with regard to OT clinical and treatment skills in accordance with professional standards and facility guidelines.
- Duties may also include providing occupational therapy services to clients admitted to acute care with mental health and/or addictions issues.
- Participates on various on-site committees and working groups.
- travel maybe required, maybe required to work alone.

📌 Occupational Therapist (permanent Full Time) (Labrador City)
🏢 NL Health Services
📍 Labrador City