OCCUPATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Foundation Health Centre is currently 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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. Two (2) years’ recent, related experience working in a psychiatric 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.

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.