Job Description

Position Details

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Posting #:

31706

Department:

Cleghorn Early Intervention Clinic

Employee Type:

Temporary, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

52

Union:

OPSEU

Openings Remaining:

1

Schedule

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Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

7.5 hour

Shift Start:

Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

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Opening Date:

08/07/2025

Closing Date:

15/07/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist works in a community-based mental health setting with a recovery-oriented interprofessional team supporting young people with first episode psychosis. The Occupational Therapist combines their education and experience to work with clients on goals related to meaningful activity and activities of daily living. Working in collaboration with the Cleghorn care team as well as partners within St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and in the broader community, the Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, monitors, and evaluates client goal achievement through both individual and group sessions.

The Occupational Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates client-centered occupational therapy services consistent with the mission and values of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. The Occupational Therapist assesses physical, emotional, social and cognitive capacity and performance, occupational demands and environmental factors and interventions to enable participation in activities of everyday life to promote and optimize health and well-being of clients consistent with the scope of practice of occupational therapy. Key functions of the Occupational Therapist encompass clinical, professional and non-clinical activities as outlined in the Profile of Occupational Therapists in Canada that are shaped by their program needs and client population. All tasks are performed in ways consistent with the competencies of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) including: assuming professional responsibility, thinking critically, demonstrating practice knowledge, utilizing occupational therapy process to enable occupation, communicating and collaborating effectively, engaging in professional development, managing practice and advocating within systems. Given that St. Joseph's Healthcare is affiliated with McMaster University and Mohawk College, the Occupational Therapist is expected to engage in appropriate teaching and research activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master's Degree preferred Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) required Membership with the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists and/or the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists preferred
Current and demonstrated:

Minimum one year of recent related clinical experience working with individuals with schizophrenia and psychotic disorders Experience working with clients with concurrent disorders Experience in a community-based mental health program within an interdisciplinary team Experience in early intervention in psychosis and psychotic disorders considered a strong asset Experience working with youth and their families Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with individuals living with serious and persistent mental illness including etiology, prognosis, assessment, treatment, crisis intervention and recovery Demonstrated ability to implement a broad range of current Occupational Therapy theory, practices, treatment techniques and best practice strategies in mental health including psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery models Education/certification in relevant therapeutic modalities (eg. CBT, motivational interviewing, DBT, mindfulness...) Working knowledge of local relevant community resources for youth an asset Knowledge of group leadership, functioning and process and the ability to use group techniques developed through a combination of experience and academic preparation Knowledge, skills and experience in the principles and practice of recovery, including hope and empowerment Knowledge, skills and experience in the principles and practice of recovery, including hope and empowerment Experience in supporting clients achieve occupational goals within community-based environments and through virtual care an asset Knowledge and understanding of the relationships between psychotic symptoms, psychiatric medications and occupational functioning Ability to develop, plan, enact and support self-care, productivity and leisure interventions for and with clients Willingness to adapt work as it relates to the pending changes resulting from mandated standards of care.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.