Support mental health and addictions clients as an Occupational Therapist at Hants Community Hospital in Central Zone, working full time on a long assignment.

Nova Scotia Health seeks an Occupational Therapist for MHA CZ West Hants Community MH. You will collaborate with clients, caregivers, and families across hospital, home, and community settings. The work includes assessment, treatment, consultation, evaluation, follow-up, and individualized goal planning.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage a busy caseload using clinical judgment and prioritization
- Facilitate, restore, and maintain optimal client functioning
- Provide education and support to families and caregivers
- Conduct individual and group treatment and functional assessments




- Contribute to student education and Occupational Therapy Assistant supervision

Requirements:

- Graduate of a C.A.O.T. recognized Occupational Therapy school
- Licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
- Two years of relevant experience required
- Current CPR certification and DSM knowledge
- Counselling, communication, and psychotherapeutic approach familiarity

Bring clinical judgment, functional assessment, counselling, and collaborative care skills to mental health and addictions services.

📌 Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Canada)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Canada