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Occupational Therapist - Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions

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About the Role

Join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Occupational Therapist - Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions in United States. Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 192460Location: 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 - Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyMental HealthAddictionsAssessmentTreatment PlanningCommunication SkillsCounseling SkillsTime ManagementSelf-OrganizationTeam CollaborationFunctional AssessmentsCognitive Behavior TherapySolution Focused TherapyMotivational InterviewingEducationCommunity Resources

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist works collaboratively with clients, caregivers, and families to facilitate and maintain optimal levels of function. They provide assessments, treatment, and follow-up care in various settings including hospitals and community environments.

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 and current CPR certification are required, along with strong counseling and communication skills.
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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, Mental Health, Addictions, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Communication Skills, Counseling Skills, Time Management. 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, caregivers, and families to facilitate and maintain optimal levels of function. They provide assessments, treatment, and follow-up care in various settings including hospitals and community environments.

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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About Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Halifax Regional Municipality & Waterville, Nova Scotia
2-5
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

today

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