The Occupational Therapist will provide structured treatment and support for clients transitioning from inpatient settings or requiring community-based stabilization. Responsibilities include conducting functional and vocational assessments, facilitating intensive group therapy, and applying recovery-oriented principles to help clients reengage in community activities.
The Clinical Care Program is currently seeking a full-time, temporary (12 months) Occupational Therapist to work in the Psychosis Coordinated Care Service (PCCS).
This service provides support for clients who do not require hospitalization but require a highly structured treatment program to transition either from an inpatient setting, or who require increased support in the community to prevent decompensation.
The overall program philosophy incorporates a recovery model and emphasizes: education to clients regarding their illnesses, access to treatment and recovery, acute stabilization of symptoms and promotes progress with continued recovery.
Clients receive individualized, focused, goal oriented support to facilitate stabilization of symptoms in a less restrictive, environment.
PCCS is skill based with intensive group therapy with the goals of stabilizing clients to help them reengage in community activities.
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Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). A minimum of three years of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness is required, along with professional liability insurance.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.