Ontario Shores is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) with training and work experience providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to adults with depression and anxiety-related difficulties. The OT will deliver structured psychotherapy services to individuals and groups at a designated community location.
The OT will possess strong clinical skills and expertise completing comprehensive assessments, administering mood and anxiety related measures, and delivering full courses of CBT. They will be an active member of an interdisciplinary team, participate in a standardized training and clinical consultation curriculum, and will act as a resource for staff at their location.
Contract- 18 months
Requirements:
- Masters in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent, required.
- Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) in good standing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of COTO Standards of Practice.
- Training, experience and practice in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) required
- Knowledge and experience working with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders in an outpatient population
- 3-5 years of recent psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service is preferred
- Community mental health service provision experience is required
- Understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required
- The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills
- Current CPR – Health Care Provider (HCP) /Basic Life Support (BLS).
- The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
- Must have the ability to perform the physical demands of the position
- Variable hours may be required due to patient demand
