Occupational Therapist

1 month ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada CB Canada Full time
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Specialist

Homewood Health is seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team as a Mental Health Specialist. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing return to work focused treatment for employees on short-term and long-term disability due to common mental health issues.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mental health background and experience in providing psychotherapy and return-to-work (RTW) facilitation. You will work closely with our team to develop and implement treatment plans that optimize participation and performance in life and work.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about improving lives and has a strong commitment to delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess client psychosocial issues and barriers to adequate functioning and RTW
  • Conduct weekly one-on-one therapy sessions following the standardized procedures in the MHR program
  • Use behavioral activation strategies along with CBT, MI, and problem-solving oriented therapies directed at improving clients functioning to optimize participation and performance in life and work
  • Regular communication with Homewood Health clinical staff via semi-standardized reporting and weekly written documentation

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of an entry to practice Occupational Therapy program
  • Registration with the appropriate Occupational Therapy regulatory organization
  • Minimum 1 year experience in Mental Health sector providing psychotherapy and/or counseling for individuals with common mental disorders (depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, )
  • Certification and/or experience in CBT and MI techniques
  • Experience in RTW counseling for clients on short-term/ long-term disability, and/or WSIB claims. This should include RTW facilitation and/or work focused treatment
  • Exceptional customer service delivery and client-centered care
  • Demonstration of strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as to contribute actively to team or treatment plan objectives
  • Take responsibility for actions and decisions
  • Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written - French language skills would be an asset

Why Work with Us:

We are driven by our values and are passionate about improving lives. We offer competitive wages and professional development opportunities, along with opportunities to engage with a community of clinicians from a variety of professional backgrounds across Canada who are part of our community of practice.

Join us and work alongside highly motivated people who are collaborative and focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

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