Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

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United States$38.43- $50.99 hourlyFull TimeOccupational Therapist

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Mental Health & Addictions in United States. Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 201265Location: Eastern Zone, St.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $50.99/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Mental Health & Addictions.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyCommunication SkillsCounseling SkillsTime ManagementSelf-OrganizationClinical JudgmentInterdisciplinary TeamworkFunctional AssessmentsPsychotherapeutic ApproachesIndividual TreatmentGroup TreatmentEducation and SupportAssessment of Motor and Process SkillsCommunity Resources AwarenessCognitive Behavior TherapySolution Focused Therapy

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist works collaboratively with clients and their families to facilitate and maintain optimal levels of function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. They provide assessments, treatment, and follow-up care while managing a busy caseload and contributing to clinical education.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized School of Occupational Therapy and licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. Two years of relevant experience is preferred, along with CPR certification and familiarity with various psychotherapeutic approaches.

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Position Insights

Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $38.43- $50.99 hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $51 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Communication Skills, Counseling Skills, Time Management, Self-Organization, Clinical Judgment, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Functional Assessments. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist works collaboratively with clients and their families to facilitate and maintain optimal levels of function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. They provide assessments, treatment, and follow-up care while managing a busy caseload and contributing to clinical educatio...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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