Occupational Therapist

The Link is hiring Come grow with us, and walk
alongside people in our community as we grow strong & resilient together.
We are seeking candidates with strong character that share our vision for a
brighter future; people of action who can support the resilience and potential
in people. We honor and strive to model through our actions the traditional
Seven Teachings of the Anishinabe: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, and
Humility & Truth.

SUMMARY: 

The Occupational Therapist in the Clinical Program is responsible for direct client intervention, assessments, intervention plan development, consultation, therapeutic programming, and caregiver training  

PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assessment

• Completes occupational therapy assessments
  with referred clients to identify strengths and needs;
• Utilizes standardized testing (if necessary) as a component of the assessment process

Direct Service and Treatment

• Provides direct occupational therapy
  services as needed to assist clients in gaining skills for everyday life,
  school, and relationships;
• Supports clients to identify and work toward realistic goals; 
• Manages client caseload and prioritizes appropriately; 
• Meets regularly with the clinical team for collaboration and planning; 
• Assesses the need for therapeutic groups and implements accordingly; 
• Assists the team in problem-solving to address client issues; 
• Facilitates topic-specific training sessions as needed; 
• Assists with service navigation and referral to community resources as needed. 

 Continuity of Care

• Engages caregivers and care team in the assessment and treatment process; 
• Attends 
  staff meetings and contributes to the overall functioning of the agency by
  assuming appropriate additional responsibilities as needed;
• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation and fulfills administrative duties; 
• Shares relevant information with and provides consultation to collateral agencies such as Child and Family Service Agencies and schools; 
• Works within the context of the interdisciplinary team to implement direct, consultative or medicated models of service. 

 Professional Development

• Maintains professional development by
  attending workshops, reading, and clinical consultation on a regular basis;
• Meets the yearly licensing requirements of the College of Occupational Therapists in Manitoba; 
• Performs all duties professionally, ethically and with integrity; 
• Familiarizes themselves with social policy, issues, trends and practices in the field, as well as needs, gaps or opportunities that may improve the lives of persons with youth/children, or which promote social justice, equality or accessibility. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS

• Baccalaureate or Clinical Masters Degree in
  Occupational Therapy;
• Registration is required with the College of
  Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbents name entered in
  the practicing register or the provisional register as an examination
  candidate.  Where the incumbent is
  provisionally registered as an examination candidate, they must pass the
  examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain
  employment with The Link;
• Expertise in the area of child and adolescent
  mental health;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  skills;
• Ability to work as a team member and
  cooperatively with other disciplines;
• Ability to practice independently and complete
  tasks with minimal supervision;
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice;
• Current certification in either DLE (The
  Purposeful Use of Daily Life Events) or TCS (Therapeutic Crisis Solutions) or
  willingness to obtain the same;
• Current First-aid/CPR certification;
• ASIST
  Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and De-escalation training or willingness to obtain the same;
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with
  Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable
  Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check.
  

 **Valid drivers license is a requirement
for this position** 

PREFERRED

• Experience working with children/adolescents
  and their families;
• Knowledge of the child welfare system in
  Manitoba;
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, beliefs, and
  practices.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

SALARY
RANGE: $34.00 to $35.00 hourly, depending on qualification

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week

HOW
TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume
and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please submit a cover letter and resume (in
Word or PDF format).

Application
Deadline: Open until filled

The Link is an equal opportunity employer,
Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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