Occupational Therapist, Full Time, Dual Diagnosis Consultation Outreach Team - Kingston
#294024
Kingston, ON, Canada
Description
Job Code:27484
Status: Full Tine
Location: Kingston
Union: OPSEU 4104 Paramedical
Wage: $47.20-$54.81
Posting Period: Posted Until Filled
*Developmental Opportunity*
The Occupational Therapist is a member of the interprofessional Dual Diagnosis Consultation Outreach Team (DDCOT) serving Southeastern Ontario. The team provides assessment, consultation, and short-term treatment for people over the age of 16 with a dual diagnosis (an intellectual disability and a diagnosed or suspected mental illness including behavioural disorders). Utilizing a shared care model, the team works in collaboration with community partners and family physicians to reduce the impact of mental illness and improve the quality of life for adults with a dual diagnosis and their care providers. As a member of the team, the Occupational Therapist will utilize discipline specific knowledge, skills and abilities in order to enhance and develop resources and will provide to service to clients throughout South Eastern Ontario, based from the Kingston office.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, preferred
- Current, unrestricted registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Minimum of three years of experience in dual diagnosis/psychiatry or similar equivalent, preferred
- Clinical experience working with individuals with a dual diagnosis, preferred
- Experience working in a wide range of community settings including clients’ homes
- Proven experience working with families and community agencies
- Community development and experience preferred
- Experience providing case management services
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides comprehensive assessment, consultation, and treatment for a clinical caseload, along with follow-up and discharge planning once other interventions are complete
- Reviews and evaluates the treatment and ongoing care plan, in consultation with the client/caregiver/care provider
- Provides occupational performance problem identification and occupation performance analysis to determine outcomes for OT intervention, recommending interventions such as remediation of impairments, developing strategies for adaptation, facilitating skill development, and strengthening individual’s resources, matching the individual’s strengths, values and activity. (e.g. functional, environmental, cognitive and physical assessments, evaluation of daily use of time)
- Identifies strengths and skills of individuals in achieving occupational goals, engagement and community participation
- Assists individuals to plan and structure social and leisure time activities on evenings, weekends and holidays through the use of natural supports and community resources
- Identifies on a case by case basis, the educational needs of both caregivers/providers and provides the education in the most appropriate format
Why Work at Providence Care Hospital:
- Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
- A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
- Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
- Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- State of the Art Building with on-site parking
- On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
- Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails
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Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.