Occupational Therapist -Q WSIB MH 1st Res

What you’ll do each day

• Participate in interprofessional assessments to identify psychological impairment and make treatment and return to work (RTW) recommendations.
• Provide 1:1 and group treatment as part of a interprofessional team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss challenge cases and identify solutions.
• Provide in-depth clinical reports that assist with case management.
• Work with external groups including insurers and employers.

Educational Requirements

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services in keeping with the College guidelines and Essential Competencies, for clients with deficits in areas of occupational performance.
• Membership with Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists preferred.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience working with adults with commonly seen psychological disorders e.g., Depression, Anxiety and PTSD.

Qualifications

• Solid mental health experience with competency in delivering prolonged exposure.
• Knowledge and experience with various trauma treatment modalities.
• Experience working effectively within an interprofessional model.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively interact with clients and external stakeholders.
• Ability to be flexible and willingness to provide a variety of tasks as required for the smooth functioning of the program.
• Comfort balancing the needs of multiple “customers” and stakeholders whose opinions at times can be divergent and navigating successful outcomes that are evidence informed.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to change and variety on the job (e.g., effectively perform job during unexpected situations or changing conditions).
• Must possess excellent organizational, time management and critical thinking skills.
• Experience providing services with a strong quality improvement focus to third party payers including preferred.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and evaluation.
• Contributes to the overall vision/mandate of the Program.
• Supervision of students as required.

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website

www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca [http://www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca/]

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.