Occupational Therapist Degree

Job Responsibility:

Position # : 179979 Expected Start Date: May 12, 2025 Union: HSAS Facility: Swift Current Community Services City/Town: Swift Current Department: Community Response Teams Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.770 Travel Required: Yes : As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the program area manager, as applicable, the Occupational Therapist Degree is responsible for providing direct specialized care from a recovery service perspective that is inclusionary and flexible for individuals with moderate to severe and persistent mental illness, addiction and concurrent disorders. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience

• Clinical Experience in mental health setting

Education

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Intermediate - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Written Communication Skills
• Basic - Counseling skills
• Basic - Crisis management skills
• Intermediate - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Verbal communication skills
• Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Excellent assessment, diagnostic and intervention skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Knowledge in recovery philosophy
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to deal with life threatening situations including suicide
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
• Ability to prioritize work
• Knowledge in mental health/mental illness impact on client, family and community

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
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• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
• Registered/eligible with Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.