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Occupational Therapist 2
(Youth Mental Health Day Treatment Program)

Health PEI
Location – 40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown

Full-Time Permanent (IUOE) Position
Commencing Immediately

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Under the supervision of the team lead, the Occupational Therapist 2 (OT2) is a member of the multi-disciplinary teams who collaborates on the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of children and adolescents experiencing Mental Health and/or Addiction issues. As a member of the team, the OT participates in the overall plan of care with the child/adolescent and family by providing Occupational Therapy services.



Occupational Therapy services are indicated when engagement in the occupations of everyday living becomes a challenge or engagement is at risk of becoming a challenge. Occupational Therapy interventions aim to facilitate safe, functional, engagement in self-care, productivity and leisure occupations; and minimize barriers that impede engagement in occupations. Interventions may include one or more of the following: remediation, adaptation, compensation, prevention, health promotion or education. Interventions of the OT typically target the person, environment and occupation collectively as these elements are interrelated.

Interventions may take place during day treatment or in functional environments (e.g. home, school, community locations, and work) relevant to the client.

Duties will include:

- Performs beyond entry-level competencies and within medical directives and delegates medical functions as approved for the practice setting as per the National Occupational Therapy competency requirements, and the Occupational Therapy Act of Prince Edward Island;
- identifies the child/adolescent, based on each unique situation and identifies the child/adolescent's support system (e.g., family, significant others, caregivers, community, etc.) and works as a champion of family centered care;
- ensures provision of occupational therapy services at a systems level and with a focus on Mental Health and Addiction population needs;
- respects the individuality,



autonomy and confidentiality of the child/adolescent and ensures the child/adolescent is treated respectfully; uses a family-centered approach involving shared decision making and responsibility with the child adolescent and family;
- demonstrates professional integrity and a commitment to the well‑being of all Mental Health and Addiction children/adolescents;
- establishes and maintains effective communication with child/adolescent, family and professional colleagues;
- maintains an accurate account of care given through explicit, concise, written and verbal communication and evaluates, communicates and documents child/adolescent response to care in a timely manner;
- develops and maintains information systems to ensure appropriate access to accurate, objective, relevant information about the child/adolescent and general occupational therapy services;
- collaborates, partners and communicates with the individual, family, community, health care team and service providers when there is a difference between the care plan and the wants, needs and abilities of the child/adolescent;
- facilitates discharge planning and transitions across the health care continuum, ensuring the child/adolescent's needs are met in the appropriate setting;
- describes one's role and responsibilities, scope of practice and interrelations with other health professionals clearly to other professionals/child/adolescents and families;
- participates in screening and prioritizing referrals to Occupational Therapy to determine the individual's need for Occupational Therapy Services as required;
- assesses the child/adolescent through interviewing and conduct

📌 Occupational Therapist 2 (Canada)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Canada