Occupational Therapist Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Prgm (Job ID: 8036)
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Josephs Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist, Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program.
St. Michael's Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Program is committed to providing specialized psychogeriatric consultation and follow up services to residents living in long term care homes with severe mental illness and/or behavioral response issues.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provision of Occupational Therapy to promote, maintain or restore health and wellbeing through engagement in meaningful occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Occupational therapy services will include assessment, treatment, consultation, discharge planning and education to patients, family members/caregivers, external agencies and SMH staff.
- Provision of Occupational Therapy to residents living in long term care homes and St. Michael's Inpatient Mental Health Unit.
- Able to work effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community.
- Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care.
- Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization.
- Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
- Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
- Minimum three years recent experience in a mental health setting
- Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
- Demonstrated commitment to and involvement with own profession (e.g. membership with professional association, etc.)
- Demonstrates high level energy and initiative and excellent problem-solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrates excellent ability to work with older adults with severe mental illness and/or behavioral response issues
- Evidence of excellent work and attendance record.
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 7.5 Hour Days
Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends as directed by the Program.
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