Occupational Therapist

About the Job

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Occupational Therapist (OT) on the North Peel Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) plays a crucial role in supporting clients in achieving their recovery goals by enhancing functional abilities, fostering independence, and improving quality of life.

The OT provides assessments, interventions, and rehabilitation plans tailored to client needs in areas such as self-care, vocational activities, life skills, and community integration.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, the OT collaborates with psychiatrists, nurses, addiction specialists, peer support workers, vocational specialists, and other allied professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments (cognitive, functional, sensory, life skills, and vocational).
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans to support clients in areas such as daily living skills, community mobility, self-management, and recovery goals.
• Provide rehabilitation services including skills training, coping strategies, and adaptation planning (assistive devices, environmental modifications, and accessibility supports).
• Support clients in transition planning for housing, employment, education, and community participation.
• Facilitate group interventions (e. g., life skills groups, wellness and recovery programs, vocational readiness).
• Collaborate with ACTT colleagues to ensure holistic, coordinated, and recovery-oriented service delivery.
• Advocate for clients’ rights to housing, community services, and healthcare while addressing systemic barriers.
• Provide clinical documentation (assessments, progress notes, discharge planning) in compliance with professional and organizational standards.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional practice standards and meet requirements of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Other duties as assigned
• You may be required to administer naloxone in response to suspected opioid overdoses, and must complete appropriate training to recognize overdose symptoms, safely administer naloxone via nasal spray or injection, and follow emergency protocols including contacting emergency services. You will receive training within the first eight weeks of employment.

Qualifications

• Certification as an OT with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• 0-3 years’ experience with mental health and/or addiction support (New graduates are welcome to apply)
• Demonstrated competency in behavioral assessments
• Individual and group counselling skills
• Excellent skills in assessments and crisis intervention
• Knowledge of ACTT standards
• Experience working with people who experience severe and persistent mental illness
• Knowledge and commitment to the values of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practices
• Excellent risk management and crisis intervention
• Knowledge of psychiatric symptomology and medication, as well as suicide assessment and intervention
• Expertise in collaboration with the community while supporting the mental health population
• Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• A vehicle, a valid G driver’s license, and adequate insurance coverage

Reporting Function

The Occupational Therapist will report directly to the ACTT Program Manager. They will work with both internal and external partners and will interact with all levels within the organization. They will not have any Supervisory responsibility.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Hours are typically Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm but may vary depending on client needs. Rotating evening shift and on call as required.
• Majority of work will be completed independently in the client’s home/apartment
• Average amount of physical effort is required.
• Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
• Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
• Vehicle travel to sites for visits/walk-throughs and open doors as required
• Staff may be required to administer naloxone in response to suspected opioid overdoses, and must complete appropriate training to recognize overdose symptoms, safely administer naloxone via nasal spray or injection, and follow emergency protocols including contacting emergency services. Staff receive training within the first eight weeks of employment

Ship Values

• Compassion, Hope, Inclusiveness, Respect, Professionalism

“SHIP strives to be equitable and inclusive in all that we do. Equity is a core value, and we are committed to providing an inclusive selection process.

We encourage applicants from equity deserving communities including women, Black, Indigenous, other racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, individuals with disabilities and others who will contribute to and enrich the organization and its values.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments.

Please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process”.

Please note that we use automated screening tools as part of our recruitment process and are reviewed to support fair and equitable hiring practices

Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm

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