Job opportunity
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Nova Scotia Health
Support mental health and addictions patients as an Occupational Therapist at Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Northern Zone. This permanent full time position is 100% employment.
Working under a Health Services Manager, you will collaborate with clients, caregivers, and families. You will provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up across hospital, home, and community settings. Clinical judgment, counselling skills, and written communication are central to individualized care.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish individualized treatment plans and goals with clients
Manage a busy caseload and prioritize daily clinical issues
Provide education and support to families and caregivers
Conduct individual and group treatment sessions
Contribute to clinical education and Occupational Therapy Assistant supervision
Requirements:
Graduate of a C.A.O.T. recognized Occupational Therapy school
Licensed with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator
Two years of relevant experience required
Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Experience conducting functional assessments and writing reports
Bring occupational therapy, counselling, and clinical decision-making skills to mental health and addictions inpatient care in Northern Zone.
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Apply on source site Working under a Health Services Manager, you will collaborate with clients, caregivers, and families. You will provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up across hospital, home, and community settings. Clinical judgment, counselling skills, and written communication are central to individualized care.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish individualized treatment plans and goals with clients
Manage a busy caseload and prioritize daily clinical issues
Provide education and support to families and caregivers
Conduct individual and group treatment sessions
Contribute to clinical education and Occupational Therapy Assistant supervision
Requirements:
Graduate of a C.A.O.T. recognized Occupational Therapy school
Licensed with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator
Two years of relevant experience required
Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Experience conducting functional assessments and writing reports
Bring occupational therapy, counselling, and clinical decision-making skills to mental health and addictions inpatient care in Northern Zone.
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