Occupational Therapist 2 (Temporary Full-Time) - MHA Campus - 174585

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Occupational Therapist 2

Health PEI

Location – Mental Health & Addictions Campus, Charlottetown

Full-Time Temporary (IUOE) Position

(Commencing Immediately until August 21, 2027 with Possible Extension)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Occupational Therapist will be working within the Mental Health Intensive Day Program located at Hillsborough Hospital. The OT is a member of the multi-disciplinary team who collaborates on the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of clients experiencing Mental Health and/or Addiction issues. As a member of the team the OT participates in the overall plan of care with the client and family by providing Occupational Therapy services.

Duties include:

• identifies through assessment, the client-based needs on each unique situation and identifies the client’s support system (e.g., family, significant others, caregivers, community, etc.);
• ensures provision of occupational therapy services at a systems level and with a focus on Mental Health and Addiction population needs;
• establishes and maintains effective communication with client family and professional colleagues;  
• maintains an accurate account of care given through clear, concise, written and verbal communication and evaluates, communicates and documents client response to care in a timely manner; 
• develops and maintains information systems to ensure appropriate access to accurate, objective, relevant information about the client and general occupational therapy services;
• collaborates with other health professionals/client/family involved in care to gather assessment data to assess, plan, provide and review care to maximize outcomes for individual client; demonstrating effective sharing of information and exchanging of ideas and integrating information from each health professional / paraprofessionals / client / family to develop common family centered care goals;
• engages the client in treatment by providing interventions with an aim to maximize occupational functioning and minimize barriers that impede occupational engagement. Implementation of the plan involves promotion of safety, choice, and risk engagement;
• plans for timely completion of occupational therapy intervention, discharge planning and follow-up, as required, meeting the client needs;
• maintains a culture of safety within the organization and will be aware of their role in supporting client safety within the organization.
• Facilitating psycho-educational, CBT and Skill focused programs in a group setting.
• Planning and conducting group sessions daily in accordance with the mental health intensive day program’s model, standards and evidence base practices.
• Planning and setting up group environment to promote positive group interactions.
• Encouraging and modeling healthy group dynamics, alone or with co-facilitator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience with implementation and evaluation of care plans, planning, assessment skills, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must have successful completion of a master’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.  
• Must be eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island College of Occupational Therapists.
• Licensed member of the Occupational Therapists Registration Board of Prince Edward Island.
• Minimum two (2) years’ clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist would be an asset.
• Registered, or eligible for membership, in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
• Advanced Code White training will be considered an asset.

• Experience in Group Facilitation.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles would be considered an asset

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range:                     $39.93 - $48.99 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours:             75Hours Bi-Weekly / Days / Flexible

Posting ID:                          174585-0826MHTI

Closing Date:                       Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.