Position:
Occupational Therapist (OT), HART Hub
Department:
AC Clinic MH Acute Psychiatry
Position Status:
Permanent
Time Type:
Full time
Union:
OPSEU PARAMEDICAL 373 (Ontario Public Service Employees Union Paramedical 373)
Location:
Peterborough, ON
Language:
English
Salary Range:
$40.36 - $56.30
per hour
THE PRHC DIFFERENCE:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.
With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.
PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.
As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.
PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.
What We Offer
We're committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:
- A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
- Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
- Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
- On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth
HOURS OF WORK:
The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is pleased to partner with various Peterborough agencies, to offer services through the new Peterborough Homelessness Addiction and Recovery Team (HART) Hub. The Peterborough HART Hub is designed as a low-barrier, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, health care model that integrates primary care, mental health, substance use treatment, housing with supports, and health systems navigation. The Registered Nurse (RN) would be responsible for delivering services effectively and in a way that meets the needs of the individuals they serve.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will work with clients presenting with significant mental health and/or substance use concerns using a client-centred, evidence-based service model based on standards of best practice.
The OT will collaboratively provide a continuum of client-centred assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, recovery interventions, and case management services for individuals in the community with mental health and addiction challenges and are experiencing homelessness. The purpose being to promote recovery, prevent relapse and to enable clients to improve their quality of life. The Occupational Therapist is an integrated role on the health care team at the Peterborough Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. Integration on this team means working collectively to provide team-based care that is collaborative, comprehensive and client centred.
Jointly reporting to the PRHC Manager, Adult Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Programs, and the Fourcast Addiction Services HART Hub Manager, the OT will work onsite at the Peterborough HART Hub as part of the Integrated Health Team. Through daily onsite work, the members of the Integrated Health Team will report to the HART Hub manager. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PRHC and Fourcast, the OT will report daily to the HART Hub manager with shared oversight of the role between the PRHC and Fourcast managers. The PRHC and HART Hub managers each hold distinct but complementary areas of oversight, with shared responsibility for collaboration, performance outcomes and service quality.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
- Training and/or education in mental health and addiction models of intervention.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Experience working with individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
- Demonstrated expertise in providing clinical services to persons with mental health and/or addictions.
- Well-developed skills for assessing individual functionality and recommendations for appropriate supported and/or independent living environments.
- Excellent assessment skills and ability to adapt to community settings.
- Well-developed knowledge of recovery principles for addiction and mental illness.
- Excellent skills for assessing mental status, and risk.
- Excellent ability to plan and implement individual and group programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental health related disorders and treatment approaches, as well as an ability to work with individuals dealing with serious mental illness.
- Excellent knowledge of community services and ability to advocate.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions in stressful, sometimes high-risk situations.
- Excellent crisis intervention and de-escalation skills in community settings, without backup.
- Ability to manage stress, time and to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle in good repair and required insurance coverage.
- Willing to transport clients in own vehicle.
- Three years’ related experience preferred.
This position is for a current vacancy.
OUR COMMITMENT:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.
Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.