CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• Baccalaureate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Recent clinical experience (within last 2 years) in the field of Addictions and Mental Health
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in applying recovery informed approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CMT informed therapy, Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed techniques
• Knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care practices

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrate strong intervention skills to engage clients living with mental health and physical health conditions across the adult life span required
• Demonstrates skills to assist individuals to successfully attain valued roles, independent living goals and social inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care
• Demonstrated critical problem solving and decision making skills
• Exemplifies our organizations C.A.R.E. values
• Must be involved in continuing education and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to organize and prioritize work load
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of an Interdisciplinary health care team which includes clients, families and community partners
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required for a community based team
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention to ensure the safety of self, fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Excellent attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement

Please refer the Job description for details