Occupational Therapist - Medical Withdrawal Service

The Addictions Portfolio within the Acute Care Service is seeking a full-time, permanent Occupational Therapist in the Medical Withdrawal Service. Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent will provide direct clinical care for adults who are experiencing concurrent severe substance use disorders, underlying mental health problems and chronic medical conditions. You will provide client-centred care and ensure security, safety and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) standards of occupational therapy are maintained. Accountabilities may include providing direct treatment for clients participating in inpatient programming through individual and group psycho-educational sessions, conducting a broad range of assessments including intake, physical functional mobility, cognitive and psychosocial assessments, and making appropriate referrals. You will provide excellent, interdisciplinary care to clients with diverse identities, contribute to program development, and participate in the research activities of the program. You will liaise with other services at CAMH and with community agencies, as required, to coordinate service for clients, and will sustain positive working relationships on the inpatient and outpatient treatment units and with our internal and external partners. Candidates must be capable of providing supervision to Occupational Therapy students. You will be expected to contribute to program and CAMH processes, research activities, program development and evaluation, and continuous quality improvement activities. Workload data entry is a job requirement. Other related duties may be assigned, as required. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. Some evening and weekend hours are required. This position is located at White Squirrel Way, Queen Street Site.

Responsibilities

You will provide client-centred care and ensure security, safety and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) standards of occupational therapy are maintained. Accountabilities may include providing direct treatment for clients participating in inpatient programming through individual and group psycho-educational sessions, conducting a broad range of assessments including intake, physical functional mobility, cognitive and psychosocial assessments, and making appropriate referrals. You will provide excellent, interdisciplinary care to clients with diverse identities, contribute to program development, and participate in the research activities of the program. You will liaise with other services at CAMH and with community agencies, as required, to coordinate service for clients, and will sustain positive working relationships on the inpatient and outpatient treatment units and with our internal and external partners. Candidates must be capable of providing supervision to Occupational Therapy students. You will be expected to contribute to program and CAMH processes, research activities, program development and evaluation, and continuous quality improvement activities. Workload data entry is a job requirement. Other related duties may be assigned, as required. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualifications

You must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). You must possess a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy plus a Master’s degree in OT, Rehab Sciences or a related field), combined with a preferred three (3) years of experience working with individuals who have a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder.  You must also have membership in either the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapy and/or Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy and be a holder of COTO’s pre-requisite Professional Liability Insurance.  You also must be eligible for adjunct/status-only appointments with university faculties associated with Occupational Therapy that has affiliation agreements with CAMH.   Experience working with people in recovery from concurrent disorders and/or chronic pain is preferred. Formal training and demonstrated knowledge in concurrent disorders, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, CBT- and DBT-informed interventions and other evidence-based treatment models are critical. In addition, the successful candidate will possess demonstrated skills and experience in individual and group therapy and facilitating psycho-educational sessions for clients. The skill to conduct mobility and seating assessments is a requirement. Knowledge of community resources in substance use disorder treatment, along with experience in the team approach to treatment is preferred. Demonstrated success in engaging with diverse communities is required. You possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), combined with computer proficiency. You will also have excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet administrative deadlines. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in other languages is an asset.

Salary Range:  $40.77-$52.98/hour

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

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CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
 

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