Occupational Therapist - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

1 day ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia$38.43 - $50.98 HourlyFull TimeOccupational 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 as a Occupational Therapist – Mental Health, $80K-$106K in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $38.43 - $50.98/hr

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Nova Scotia Health in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCase ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCounsellingCognitive Behavior TherapySolution Focused TherapyMotivational InterviewingTime ManagementFunctional AssessmentsCrisis ManagementGroup TreatmentFrench Language Proficiency

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a CAOT recognized school and licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia with at least two years of relevant experience. Required certifications include CPR and knowledge of the DSM, with AMPS certification considered an asset.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Occupational Therapist - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit - 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 Halifax, 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: Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Counselling, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy. 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 and maintain optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing individualized treatment plans, and providing education within hospital and community sett...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Travel insurance, Long-term disability, 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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