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Occupational Therapist - Mental Health & Addictions

$38.43 - $49.74 per hour

Nova Scotia Health Authority

About the OSI Clinic The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada, RCMP, and the Department of National Defense, who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma. The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and an occupational therapist. As a member of this team, the Occupational Therapist delivers OT assessments and treatment services to Veterans and their families.

About You

Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy

Must be licensed with College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)

Two years relevant experience required

Experience in a military or police services environment is an asset

Experience with assessment of police, veterans and/or Canadian forces members with operational stress injuries including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset

Experience providing trauma focused therapy an asset

Experience providing treatment in an outpatient community setting an asset

Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing service related mental health problems

Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

Counselling skills required

Demonstrated experience conducting both individual and group treatment

Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family

Familiarity with various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing

Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization

Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be an asset

Self-directed in practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations and crises

Excellent communication skills

Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) certification an asset

Demonstrated experience in conducting functional assessments and writing reports

Hours

Long assignment full-time position, 75 hours bi-weekly

Approximately 12 months

Compensation And Benefits $38.43 - $49.74 hourly

EEO & Commitment Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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