Occupational Therapist - Child & Adolescent Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

1 day ago

South Shore Regional Hospital, Nova Scotia$38.43 - $50.99 hourlyCasualOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Occupational Therapist – Child & Adolescent Outpatient in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $38.43 - $50.99/hr

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Casual position.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyMental Health AssessmentAddictions TreatmentCognitive Behavior TherapySolution Focused TherapyMotivational InterviewingFunctional AssessmentsCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationCrisis InterventionGroup TreatmentClinical EducationTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDSM KnowledgeCounselling

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of a CAOT recognized school and licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. Two years of relevant experience and current CPR certification are required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Occupational Therapist - Child & Adolescent Outpatient - 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.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy 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

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $38k to $50k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $50000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in South Shore Regional Hospital, Nova Scotia.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($38k–$50k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Assessment, Addictions Treatment, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Functional Assessments, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

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

Benefits package: Flexible schedule. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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