occupational therapist (OT)

Position #: 179979 Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled Union: HSAS Facility: Swift Current Community Services City/Town: Swift Current Department: Community Response Teams Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Field Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the program area manager, as applicable, the Occupational Therapist Degree is responsible for providing direct specialized care from a recovery service perspective that is inclusionary and flexible for individuals with moderate to severe and persistent mental illness, addiction and concurrent disorders. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement" Human Resources Exemption: No Experience- Clinical Experience in mental health settingEducation- Bachelor of Occupational TherapyLicenses- Valid Class 5 driver's licenseCompetencies- Advanced - Written Communication Skills- Intermediate - Critical thinking skills- Intermediate - Problem solving skills- Basic - Crisis management skills- Intermediate - Organizational skills- Basic - Counseling skills- Advanced - Excellent assessment, diagnostic and intervention skills- Advanced - Verbal communication skillsKnowledge and Abilities- Knowledge in recovery philosophy- Ability to prioritize work- Ability to deal with life threatening situations including suicide- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team- Ability to competently use computers and sof...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.