Occupational Therapist - Medical Withdrawal Service

The Addictions Portfolio within the Acute Care Service is seeking a full-time, permanent Occupational Therapist in the Medical Withdrawal Service. Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent will provide direct clinical care for adults who are experiencing concurrent severe substance use disorders, underlying mental health problems and chronic medical conditions. You will provide client-centred care and ensure security, safety and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) standards of occupational therapy are maintained. Accountabilities may include providing direct treatment for clients participating in inpatient programming through individual and group psycho-educational sessions, conducting a broad range of assessments including intake, physical functional mobility, cognitive and psychosocial assessments, and making appropriate referrals. You will provide excellent, interdisciplinary care to clients with diverse identities, contribute to program development, and participate in the research activities of the program. You will liaise with other services at CAMH and with community agencies, as required, to coordinate service for clients, and will sustain positive working relationships on the inpatient and outpatient treatment units and with our internal and external partners. Candidates must be capable of providing supervision to Occupational Therapy students. You will be expected to contribute to program and CAMH processes, research activities, program development and evaluation, and continuous quality improvement activities. Workload data entry is a job requirement. Other related duties may be assigned, as required. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. Some evening and weekend hours are required. This position is located at White Squirrel Way, Queen Street Site.