Occupational Therapist - MSC

at  Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

SKILLS YOU BRING

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, or related field
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Proven skills in functional assessments, occupational analysis, skill development, and vocational rehabilitation.
• A minimum of 3 years’ full-time experience in direct service delivery to adults with serious and complex mental health issues, including those with concurrent disorders. Experience working in the community is an asset.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery principles, therapeutic treatment modalities, supportive housing, forensic mental health, the criminal justice system and concurrent disorders is strongly preferred.
• Strong assessment, service planning and crisis prevention/intervention skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate an anti-oppression approach to practice is required.
• The candidate will also be required to have a valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and insurance coverage.

THE ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY

The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Forensic Supportive Housing (FSH) Program. The Forensic Supportive Housing Program delivers intensive case management and housing support services to individuals living with mental illness who are involved with the forensic criminal justice system. Reporting to the Manager of Forensic Services, and in collaboration with the FSH Clinical Lead, the Occupational Therapist will provide direct service to clients and consultation to an interdisciplinary team designed to deliver enhanced service intensity and specialized supports to individuals living independently in the community.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada. We identify and respond to Canada’s most pressing mental health and addictions priorities. At the national level, we push for nationwide system and policy change. At the community level, millions of people in Canada rely on CMHA’s extensive grassroots presence. Since 1918, CMHA has grown to provide mental health services and supports across Canada in over 330 communities. CMHA Toronto was, established in 1953. CMHA Toronto proudly provides services to over 10,000 clients per year, in 31 programs at 13 locations across the City of Toronto. Our services are delivered by a passionate and diverse team. Join us in providing high quality mental health and addictions services, advocating for a better mental health and addiction system, and providing education and mental health and addiction supports to clients across Toronto.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment, intake and collaborative service care planning; identifying rehabilitation goals and risk management strategies; supporting clients to understand and adhere to the conditions of their ORB Dispositions.
• Orientation to program, agency and community; linkage to community resources.
• Provision of on-site and community-based services and interventions, including support with ADLs, maintaining meaningful/structured day time activities, group facilitation, one to one support, social recreational programming, psycho-education, structured relapse prevention etc.
• Liaise between related CMHA Programs and CAMH as well as community service providers.
• Maintain trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Risk assessment and management, crisis prevention and intervention, monitoring, evaluation and follow-up.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE, CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO OUR COVID-19 POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION.

CMHA Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted