Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST -

MENTAL HEALTH

Foundation Health Centre
is seeking a talented Occupational Mental Health Therapist to join our well established and growing team.

Foundation Health Centre
puts client care at the forefront of everything we do. We are solely focused on providing the best outcomes and believe that one-on-one care, performed by a dedicated and caring team of professionals all working towards a common goal is the best way to succeed.

Why work with us:

You'll be an integral part of a team providing top-notch rehabilitation and treatments to our clients. Your views and ideas will be heard, and you'll play an important part in shaping the treatment plan for each patient. We respect the health and wellbeing of each of our clinicians as well, so you can expect to have regular discussions about your caseload and work-life balance so that you're in the best space to provide exceptional care.

Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, we are a multi-disciplinary care clinic. We primarily provide rehabilitation programs to Military Veterans experiencing chronic pain (
It's our #1 Passion).
 But we also offer rehab programs for people trying to return to work, or individual services to private clients whenever needed.

Our team has a reputation for providing superior health services that positively impacts our clients' lives.  We offer competitive compensation and provide an exceptional, collaborative environment, where team-members' expertise is respected and collectively aligns to make a positive difference.

Location: Fredericton, NB

Position Summary:

The
Occupational Mental Health Therapist (OMHT)
provides occupational therapy services to individuals who have complex mental health illnesses and medical conditions, to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. You will perform assessments of clients' occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach, then plan and implement outcome- oriented services.  Additionally, the OMHT is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the services, preparing and maintaining records, demonstrating safe and effective resource utilization and quality management, and contributing to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.

Primary responsibilities include:

·      Assess clients by utilizing an evidence-based approach, reviewing records, gathering information relevant to the situation, interviewing the client, and determining suitability of services to ensure occupational performance issues important to the client are addressed.

·      Plan outcome oriented occupational therapy services by collaborating with the client, caregivers/family and other health care providers

·      Establish and prioritize expected outcomes; discuss service implementation options; and determine sources and duration of service to meet identified short and long-term client goals.

·      Implement occupational therapy services utilizing diverse intervention approaches by carrying out the plan, engaging the client in activities associated with occupational roles and the client's goals, assessing and modifying the implementation, and identifying completion criteria to promote, develop, maintain and/or restore occupational potential.

·      Use knowledge, skills and expertise in the area of professional practice to independently manage a complex caseload.

·      Participate or lead inter-agency and/or multidisciplinary team case management coordination as required.

·      Provide education and counseling to clients/families regarding the functional and rehabilitation issues of clients in the areas of behavior and development, personal life, education, leisure and work;

·      Provide information and guidance to other caregivers, health service providers, staff and other community agencies as required.

Skills Required include:

·      Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.

·      Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.

·      Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.

·      Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques.

·      Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

·      Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.

·      Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.

·      Ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.

·      Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.

·      Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.

·      Ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.

·      Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated program/area.

·      Basic understanding of trauma-informed care

·      Basic computer literacy, knowledge of clinical standardized tests and measures.

·      Skill in the use of equipment, and the techniques appropriate to occupational therapy treatment.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate in Occupational Therapy. Two (2) years' recent, related experience working in a clinical setting with individuals who have complex mental health and addictions issues or equivalent.

• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of New Brunswick

• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOTOT)

• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) an asset.

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to

For more information on Foundation Health please visit our website at

Only applicants selected for a personal interview will be contracted. We thank all applicants for your interest in Foundation Health Centre.