Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Unit - Mental Health and …, Kings County (Kingston)

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Unit - Mental Health and Addictions Req ID:

221642 Location:

Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital Department:

MHA WZ Inpatient Psychiatry AV Type of Employment:

Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union:

CUPE Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date:

10-Jun-26

About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, Mental Health&Addictions, the incumbent will work with inpatient units to provide Occupational Therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan and consistent with the principles of recovery.

About You

Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University

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

Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia

Experience in developing and providing group and individual psychoeducation

Demonstrated skills in completing functional assessments

Demonstrated ability to build client capacity to promote occupational performance

Evidence of ability to work independently, with a multidisciplinary team as well as with both hospital and community based services/agencies.

Demonstrated use of innovative problem solving and application of evidence based practice to patient services.

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits $38.43 - $50.99 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

EEO Statement Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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