Zone: Eastern Rural Zone
Location: CAR-CGH - Carbonear General Hospital
Clinical Occupational Therapist II (Repost)
Mental Health and Addictions
(Remote Work Opportunities)
Temporary, Full-time (until October 23, 2026, with possible extension)
01758RP1

Hours: Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 150 hours within a designated 4-week period (by mutual agreement). On call required.

Salary: CG43 (CAD46.39 - CAD57.26 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable).

Competition Number: VAC0015925

Posted Date: 2025-09-08

Closing Date: 2025-09-15

Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist II will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the Mental Health and Addictions Program in Rural Eastern. The goal of this position is to utilize specialized occupational therapy knowledge and skills to promote rehabilitation and community integration for clients diagnosed with a mental illness through a structured, goal-oriented program. This position will provide home-based life skills assessment and consultation to clients living in the community. This position will also provide individual and group interventions in occupational performance and assist clients to link with community resources. The successful applicant will work with local organizations to develop opportunities for client participation in the community.

This position reports to the program manager for Mental Health & Addictions and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and practice issues.

This position works with considerable independence and receives clinical support and mentoring from the Occupational Therapist III in the Mental Health and Addictions program. This position reports to the Program Manager for the Community Mental Health and Addictions Team and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy for integrity and professional practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly stands and walks when performing clinic activities and may drive to and from sites/homes within the region.
Regularly sits to perform administrative functions, observe or counsel clients. May also work in awkward or cramped positions at times.
Fine/finger precision work is required when working on the computer or using tools to adjust or repair equipment.
Hand tools are used to make adjustments on equipment and may require rapid physical movement and reflexes, as well as controlled movement. Gross motor skills and the use of heavy equipment are required when working with clients in performing therapeutic activities, or to move equipment.

Job Qualifications
Graduate of a school or program of occupational therapy recognized by the board.
Current licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board.
A minimum of three years of experience within the last five working as a Clinical Occupational Therapist in adult mental health /addictions is required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, with interprofessional team members, patients/residents/clients and their families in a one-to-one and group environment.
Demonstrated effective written communication skills required for client documentation, report writing and professional communications
Demonstrated ability to effectively translate and communicate knowledge in the specialized area of occupational therapy practice to others.
Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and train Clinical Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Support Workers and students.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team.
Proven ability to assume professional responsibility for safe, ethical and effective practice.
Proven ability to manage multiple practice settings.
The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

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