Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

1 day ago

United States$38.43- $49.73 hourlyFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ Flexible Schedule

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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: $49.73/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

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCounsellingCognitive Behavior TherapySolution Focused TherapyMotivational InterviewingFunctional AssessmentsTime ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationCrisis ManagementReport WritingGroup TreatmentPatient EducationCase Management

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist collaborates with clients and families to restore and maintain optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. Responsibilities include providing assessments, treatment, and education within hospital and community settings while supervising OT Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a CAOT recognized school and licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. Preferred qualifications include two years of relevant experience, CPR certification, and knowledge of the DSM.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Mental Health & Addictions position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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- $49.73 hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $50 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counselling, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Functional Assessments, Time Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist collaborates with clients and families to restore and maintain optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. Responsibilities include providing assessments, treatment, and education within hospital and community settings while supervising OT Assistants.

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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