Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team. As an Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with clients, caregivers, and families to facilitate, restore, and maintain optimal levels of function in areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up services to clients
  • Establish individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with clients
  • Manage a busy caseload and prioritize issues using clinical judgment and decision-making skills
  • Provide education and support to clients, families, and caregivers
  • Contribute to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist who possesses the following qualifications:

  • Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed with College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)
  • Two years relevant experience required
  • Maintain current certification in CPR
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
  • Counselling skills required
  • Demonstrated experience conducting both individual and group treatment
  • Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family
  • Familiarity with various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing
  • Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
  • Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be an asset
Hours
  • Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
  • Assignment length 9 months
  • Approximate and subject to change
Compensation and Incentives

$33.97 - $42.89 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.

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