Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bReq ID: 157454
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Beacon House
Department: MHA WZ Beacon House
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jun-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Occupational Therapist, functions as a member of the Mental Health & Addictions Program and the multi-disciplinary team, participating in the planning, development, provision and evaluation of Mental Health & Addictions.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the case management and provision of mental health services to clients enrolled in the Beacon Program. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, functional assessments, and diagnostic impressions, developing and implementing a treatment plan, monitoring individual clinical outcomes, making case management decisions, implementing and facilitating groups, and developing and implementing a discharge plan. The Occupational Therapist links clients to agencies, services, and programs as indicated. The Occupational Therapist documents accurate, concise, and current clinical notes according to professional standards.

The Occupational Therapist exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of the Mental Health & Addictions and the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an accredited University Program in Occupational Therapy.

• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association.
• Eligible for registration to practice Occupational Therapy in Nova Scotia.
• One year of Occupational Therapy experience with clients in an Addiction & Mental Health setting an asset
• Experience in the development of collaborative partnerships and initiatives with other agencies and community stakeholders.
• Experience working in a community-based setting.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of community-based population health approach.
• Knowledge of appropriate assessment tools for clients in an Addiction & Mental Health setting.
• Suicide Risk Assessment Training an asset
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation Training an asset
• Strong knowledge and understanding of recovery as it pertains to mental health & addictions
• Concurrent Disorders Training an asset
• Demonstrated effective decision making regarding client care, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a pressure situation required
• Strong crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to provide effective Addiction & Mental Health/Occupational Therapy assessments
• Demonstrated commitment to pursue continuing education to maintain or enhance professional knowledge as needed
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position, such as working flexible hours; dealing with stressful situations; working alone in a satellite office; and travelling/working at other areas as required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent Full Time position; 75 hours bi weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$33.79- $42.68 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

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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