Mental health occupational therapy expertise supports comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions in community settings. This permanent full-time role is not hybrid.
The Occupational Therapist works within an interdisciplinary team supporting persons with severe and persistent mental illness. The role includes functional psychosocial assessments, skill development, routine building, and reintegration to meaningful activities. Services are delivered in clients' homes or convenient community locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive functional psychosocial assessments
- Deliver therapeutic interventions for severe persistent mental illness
- Develop skills and build supportive daily routines
- Support reintegration to work, school, and meaningful activities
- Provide psychoeducation, counselling, and evidence-based psychotherapy
Requirements:
- Master's degree in occupational therapy
- Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Four to five years of clinical occupational therapy experience
- Experience in a mental health setting
- Community mental health experience preferred
Apply occupational therapy expertise in mental health assessments, interventions, psychotherapy, and community-based support for clients and families.
Mental Health Occupational Therapist in Ottawa employer: OSOT
At Speech Road Clinic, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and flexible employer that values the unique contributions of each team member. Our community-focused environment fosters professional growth through diverse opportunities to work with pediatric clients in various settings, allowing you to build a rewarding caseload that aligns with your schedule. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, and North York, where your expertise will be celebrated and your work-life balance respected.
