The Forensic Occupational Therapist role involves assessment and treatment of clients (inpatient and outpatient) who have involvement with both the Criminal Justice system and the Mental Health system. The Occupational Therapist evaluates an individual’s performance and ability to function in the activities required for day to day living. Clients are evaluated through standardized and informal assessments, interviews and involvement in group activities. Treatment is based on psycho-educational, cognitive, cognitive-behavioural and task oriented approaches.

Qualifications:

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• 2 years recent experience working with patients within a mental health setting (preference given to Forensic experience)
• Competent in assessment skills and group programming
• Sensitivity to the needs of patients with mental health or emotional difficulties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to formulate and type reports in WORD format
• Experience and ability to consult and collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Maintaining a working knowledge of current or ”best” practices for the delivery of care and service

Reference #08-OPSEU-05

If there are no qualified applicants for the above-posted position, the Health Sciences Centre may, at its discretion, train unqualified applicants. We are designated as an English/French speaking Health Sciences Centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

Human Resources Department
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
980 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6V4
Phone: (807) 684-6218
Fax: (807) 684-5829
Email: humanresources@tbh.net

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