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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00549690
Facility: WEYBURN MENTAL HEALTH / PUBLIC HEALTH
Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the program area manager, as applicable, the Occupational Therapist Degree is responsible for providing direct specialized care from a recovery service perspective that is inclusionary and flexible for individuals with moderate to severe and persistent mental illness, addiction and concurrent disorders.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
Valid Drivers License
Experience
Clinical experience working in a Mental Health and Addictions setting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention
Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, internet and e-mail software
Crisis management skills
Knowledge of how addictions and mental health impacts the individual, community and families
Knowledge of individual assessment and counselling skills
Knowledge of Recovery philosophy
Excellent interpersonal competence including effective problem solving; and conflict resolution skills

Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory or designated h
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