Occupational Therapist

at  Canadian Mental Health Association

WHY JOIN CMHA KENORA?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits

oEmployee & Family Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation Days
• Learning & professional development opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered or eligible for registration in a regulated health profession
Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties and treatment modalities
Assessment, Treatment and Evaluation skills
Cultural Competence for diverse populations
Working knowledge of community resources and agencies
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Computer literacy and recording skills
Valid Driver’s License
Criminal Records Check
Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same

• Adherence to all policies of the CMHA Kenora Branch
• Assurance of confidentiality of all client, personnel and organizational records and information
• Maintenance of client files and data files including updating of client information consistent with policies and procedures of the CMHA
• Maintenance of professional qualifications
• Participation in training and educational opportunities and application of new skills to practice
• Perform shift management as per established policies and procedures
• Provide crisis intervention
• Advocacy
• Provide case management for an assigned group of clients and their families.
• Provide assessment of activities of daily living and present assessment findings within the first three months of client admission to the Assertive Community Treatment Team
• Provide discipline-specific expertise regarding service to clients who are experiencing significant challenges in functioning related to looking after themselves (self-care), enjoying life (leisure) and being a contributing member of the community (productivity)
• The Occupational Therapist may function as a fully integrated member of the team performing in a generalist role involved in the assessment and provision of supports
• Supports the teams’ professional development on issues related to occupational functioning and meaningful activity
• Provide side by side individual support to assist clients in obtaining the necessities of daily living.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions as indicated in the treatment plan
• Assessment of client needs and mental status and the development of appropriate treatment plans
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of client treatment plans
• Participate in daily staff meetings and treatment plan meetings
• Plan, structure and provide group and individual leisure time activities on evenings, weekends and holidays
• Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
• Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
• Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
• Participation in administrative and office functions
• Responsible for self care
• Other duties as directed