This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) OPSEU Local 206 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $Monday to Friday Shift: Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy The Occupational Therapist works in a community-based mental health setting with a recovery-oriented interprofessional team supporting young people with first episode psychosis. The Occupational Therapist combines their education and experience to work with clients on goals related to meaningful activity and activities of daily living. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and in the broader community the Occupational Therapist assesses plans monitors and evaluates client goal achievement through both individual and group sessions. The Occupational Therapist plans implements and evaluates client-centered occupational therapy services consistent with the mission and values of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. The Occupational Therapist assesses and diagnoses physical emotional social and cognitive capacity and performance occupational demands and environmental factors and interventions to enable participation in activities of everyday life to promote and optimize health and well-being of clients consistent with the scope of practice of occupational therapy. Key functions of the Occupational Therapist encompass clinical professional and non-clinical activities as outlined in the Profile of Occupational Therapists in Canada that are shaped by their program needs and client population.



All tasks are performed in ways consistent with the competencies of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) including: assuming professional responsibility thinking critically demonstrating practice knowledge utilizing occupational therapy process to enable occupation communicating and collaborating effectively engaging in professional development managing practice and advocating within systems. Joseph’s Healthcare is affiliated with McMaster University and Mohawk College the Occupational Therapist is expected to engage in appropriate teaching and research activities. Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s Degree preferred Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) required Membership with the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists and/or the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists preferred Experience in a community-based mental health program within an interdisciplinary team required.



Experience working with youth and their families required Experience in supporting clients achieve occupational goals within community-based environments and through virtual care an asset Knowledge and understanding of the relationships between psychotic symptoms psychiatric medications and occupational functioning Knowledge of the unique developmental issues of an adolescent and young adult population Demonstrated ability to implement a broad range of current Occupational Therapy theory practices treatment techniques and best practice strategies in mental health including psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery models Knowledge and experience in working with clients to plan maintain and monitor interventions in their home school workplace and/or community Knowledge and experience in working with clients to set up job placements perform job development conduct vocational assessments provide job coaching develop return to work plans and liaise with rehabilitation counselors human resources personnel employers and others assisting clients in their work goals Working knowledge of local relevant community resources for youth an asset Knowledge and experience in community development particularly in working with youth an asset Knowledge of group leadership functioning and process and the ability to use group techniques developed through a combination of experience and academic preparation Computer skills in relevant software and applications Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Healthcare Consent Act Substitute Decisions Act Privacy Legislation and additional legislation relevant to workplace school and community participation Good organizational skills with the ability to set own priorities and work with minimal supervision Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal prospect employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.

📌 Occupational Therapist (Canada)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Canada