Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Mira Road, Nova Scotia
The incumbent will provide occupational therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan within the Day Hospital. They are responsible for delivering group and individual psychoeducation and conducting functional assessments to promote client occupational performance.
17-Aug-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Day Hospital, Mental Health & Addictions, the incumbent will work with Day Hospital to provide Occupational Therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan and consistent with the principles of recovery About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia Experience in developing and providing group and individual psychoeducation Demonstrated skills in completing functional assessments Demonstrated ability to build client capacity to promote occupational performance Evidence of ability to work independently, with a multidisciplinary team as well as with both hospital and community based services/agencies. Demonstrated use of innovative problem solving and application of evidence based practice to patient services. Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $38.43 - $50.99 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning.
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Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.
We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and be eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia is also required.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Nova Scotia often reflect steady demand in child and adolescent services, especially where trauma-informed care and specialized assessment skills are needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, and direct clinical experience with younger patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of trauma-informed work before applying.