(PERMANENT FULL-TIME)OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - GERIATRIC Program

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Occupational Therapist reporting to the Clinical Manager of the Geriatric Service In-patient Service Area. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for working in our Recovery-based environment and for the ongoing development and implementation of psychosocial rehabilitation programs to meet the needs of patients.

Responsibilities include: Providing program level referral-based consultation and support within the interdisciplinary team; completion of comprehensive assessments; individual and group programs; liaison with family and community agencies; assesses and provide seating and mobility aids; active involvement as a member of a multidisciplinary team and treatment coordination and planning to meet the recovery needs of the discharging patient.

Requirements:
• A Masters degree (or equivalent), in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists in good standing.
• Current CPR is required.
• Experience and knowledge of Geriatric mental health issues, including Major Neurocognitive Disorder.
• Knowledge of movement patterns, seating and mobility services.  Having ADP authorization is considered an asset 

 • Demonstrated knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery.

• 3-5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or Long-term care service is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the College Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the College.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required.
• An in-depth knowledge and experience of the challenges involved in community reintegration of short and longer stay psychiatric inpatients with mental illness.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge short term treatment with a generalized mental health population.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to administer standardized tests as applied in mental health settings.
• Demonstrated competence in individual and group programming skills.
• The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.

• Current driver’s license;
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Flex time may be required

Link to OPSEU Wage Table-This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit

Job Posting Closing: January 29th 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered. 

Vacancy: 1