ROYAL VICTORIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Mental Health & Addictions -> Occ Therapy-Psychiatry

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

01 July 2027

Union

Non Union

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$51.76 - $60.89 ( NU_08 )

Job Posting Reason

Temporary Backfill

Job Summary & Requirements

Provide consultation and Occupational Therapy services to address the cognitive, physical, psychiatric and psychosocial needs of the mental health and addiction patients on the in-patient unit though groups or individual therapy to support their recovery and wellbeing. Provide specific standardized assessments of cognitive and functional living skills, ADLs, IADLs and mental status assessments. 

Education:

1. Graduate of an accredited university program of Occupational Therapy
2. Master degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
3. Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and membership with the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists.
4. Formal training in CBT/DBT/Solution focused /family Therapy/Supportive counselling would be considered an asset.
5. MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment Certification

Experience:

1. Previous related mental health experience with acute and chronic populations using best practices modalities for groups and individuals.
2. Sound knowledge and understanding of psychiatric illnesses, personality development and dynamics of human behaviour.
3. Experience with principles of risk management and de-escalation techniques.
4. Previous experience with the geriatric/aging population
5. Working knowledge of mental health community resources

Competencies:

1. Ability to function co-operatively as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
2. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, sound clinical judgement, tact and initiative
3. Cultural sensitivity, emotional maturity, flexibility and patience are essential

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca.

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply on our website RVH - RMS - Occupational Therapist - (22816) before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date.