Job opportunity
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax Infirmary seeks an Occupational Therapist specializing in mental health and addictions, with assessment and treatment expertise. This permanent part-time position offers 45 hours biweekly.
Working under a Health Services Manager, the Occupational Therapist supports optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. The position serves clients across hospital, home, and community settings. Responsibilities include consultation, individualized planning, follow-up, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess, treat, evaluate, and follow up with clients
Develop individualized treatment plans and goals
Manage a busy caseload using clinical judgment
Educate clients, families, and caregivers
Contribute to student education and Assistant supervision
Requirements:
Graduate of a CAOT recognized Occupational Therapy school
Licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
Two years of relevant experience required
Current CPR certification and DSM knowledge
Counselling, communication, and functional assessment experience
Apply clinical judgment, mental health knowledge, and occupational therapy skills at Nova Scotia Health’s Halifax Infirmary.
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Apply on source site Working under a Health Services Manager, the Occupational Therapist supports optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. The position serves clients across hospital, home, and community settings. Responsibilities include consultation, individualized planning, follow-up, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess, treat, evaluate, and follow up with clients
Develop individualized treatment plans and goals
Manage a busy caseload using clinical judgment
Educate clients, families, and caregivers
Contribute to student education and Assistant supervision
Requirements:
Graduate of a CAOT recognized Occupational Therapy school
Licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
Two years of relevant experience required
Current CPR certification and DSM knowledge
Counselling, communication, and functional assessment experience
Apply clinical judgment, mental health knowledge, and occupational therapy skills at Nova Scotia Health’s Halifax Infirmary.
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