Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-64252 External

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: Addiction and Mental Health Services

FACILITY: Saint John Mental Health Centre

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist 1 (OT01)

CLASSIFICATION: Occupational Therapist 1 (OT01)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Day, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $37.4781 to $44.7072 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

The Occupational Therapist - Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for providing assessment, consultation and clinical services to enable individuals to engage in occupations of life.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A University degree in a related field.
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Two years experience in the Mental Health field would be an asset.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Occupational Therapist - Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for:

• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Assessing, planning, and providing therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups
• Using assessment tools to assess mental health competencies
• Liaising with families, employers and community stakeholders
• Monitoring and responding to high risk mental health activities
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• Providing guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers
• Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices and clinical guidelines

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

Professional Competencies identified by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists:

• Assumes Professional Responsibility
• Demonstrates Practice Knowledge
• Utilizes a Practice Process
• Thinks Critically
• Communicates Effectively
• Engages in Professional Development
• Manages the Practice Environment

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network

• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Mentoring & Coaching
• Patient Safety
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by October 30, 2022

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2022-64252-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.