Occupational Therapist (Independent Contractor)

DETAILS

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Status: Independent Contractor

Schedule: Flexible (1-4 days per week)

Location: Remote - Ontario

ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE

The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain.

This is an exciting opportunity for Occupational Therapists to join us as we grow our clinical team in Ontario. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

The Occupational Therapists position is responsible to complete assessments, in vivo exposure, group facilitation, return to work (RTW) planning, and 1-1 occupational therapy treatment for a range of mental health conditions. This role is a key part of our dynamic clinical team and reflects our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.

Client-centered Care Accountabilities

Conduct clinical client assessments (mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and activities of daily living).

Facilitate psychoeducation groups (based on In-Vivo Exposure, sleep education, DBT skills, mindfulness, and other psychoeducation topics).

Provide resource-based interventions, case management and coordination, transition, or discharge planning occasionally.

Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Major Depressive Disorder

Personality disorders

Psychological injury

Chronic pain management

Return to work barriers

Team Collaboration Accountabilities

Work in an interdisciplinary model with other therapists by sharing a client caseload.

Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about any successes and any concerns related to client care.

Engagement in professional consults and supervision.

Administrative Accountabilities

Ensure same-day completion of session notes.

Complete reports in a timely manner.

Provide reporting to third-parties and community referral sources.

Communicate with employers and/or case managers effectively.

Community Advocacy

Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources.

Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist in a mental health capacity.

Extensive experience supporting clients with mental health conditions, including assessment/triage and treatment, is required.

Experience with Return to Work and third-party funders are assets.  

Valid driver's license and a minimum of $2MM auto insurance.

Equivalencies may be considered.

Education

A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.

Training certificates in trauma therapy, specifically Prolonged Exposure Therapy, is required.

Professional Registration/Designation

An active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) is required.

Professional liability insurance is required.

Technical Competences

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required.  Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required.

Background Check

Offers are conditional, subject to identity verification and clear police background checks inclusive of vulnerable sectors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves.  We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family status, and physical and mental disabilities.  Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email [email protected].