Company Biography
HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.
With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.
HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.
Position Overview
The occupational therapist works within the Mental Health and Addictions Service and contributes to the assessment, treatment, and functional recovery of clients, primarily through individual and group clinical interventions.
These interventions are provided within an interdisciplinary approach and an integrated treatment plan. Depending on service needs, they may include psychoeducational activities, anxiety management, development of functional and adaptive skills, as well as structured group approaches.
Regular Clinical Responsibilities:
The occupational therapist provides services to a mental health clientele with concurrent disorders by conducting functional, psychosocial, and occupational assessments in order to establish, implement, and guide treatment plans based on clients’ needs, abilities, and barriers to daily functioning.
He or she provides individual and group occupational therapy interventions, facilitates therapeutic activities aimed at promoting autonomy, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and participation in meaningful life roles, and works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality and continuity of care.
The incumbent also ensures accurate clinical documentation and contributes to the continuous improvement of clinical practices.
As part of the OWN program, the occupational therapist supports clients experiencing work-related or work-associated mental health conditions and concurrent disorders. He or she contributes to functional recovery, the assessment of work capacity, the identification of required accommodations, and the planning of return-to-work or work retention, in collaboration with the clinical team, the OWN central team, WSIB, and other relevant partners.
FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION
Criminal Check
As a pre-condition of employment:
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All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
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As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.
What we are looking for
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- Registration certificate with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in mental health and concurrent disorders
- Experience in group intervention and facilitation (group triage and pre-assessment, group intervention techniques, development of group protocols, documentation and chart follow-up, liaison and case coordination, etc.)
- Experience in group psychotherapy
- Training in cognitive behavioural therapy
- Demonstrated clinical interviewing and assessment skills
- Knowledge of issues affecting rural communities
- Practical knowledge of both official languages
- Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good attendance record
- Positive attitude consistent with HGH values
- Satisfactory employee record review by Human Resources
