The Newly·City of Fredericton, New Brunswick
The Occupational Therapist performs clinical assessments, individual treatments, and group facilitation for clients with various mental health conditions. They collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support functional independence and facilitate return-to-work planning.
Community Advocacy Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources. Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned. WHAT YOU BRING
Experience A minimum of two years of experience supporting clients with mental health conditions, including assessment/triage and treatment, is required.
Experience supporting first responders is an asset.
Experience working with third-party funders is an asset.
Equivalencies of education may be considered.
Education A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
Training certificates in trauma therapy, specifically Prolonged Exposure Therapy is an asset.
Professional Registration/Designation An active registration with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists (NBAOT) is required.
Professional liability insurance is required.
Technical Competences Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required.
This role may require occasional travel.
A valid driver's license and sufficient insurance coverage is required.
Background Check Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves.
We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family/marital statuses, and physical and mental disabilities.
Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.
ACCESSIBILITY The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
To request accommodation, please email careers@thenewly.ca.
APPLICATION CLOSING The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and active registration with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists. A minimum of two years of experience supporting clients with mental health conditions is required.
Market context
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