Hybrid Occupational Therapist – Independent Contractor

at The Newly Institute

• Job title: Occupational Therapist – Independent Contractor
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ontario, Canada

About the role

• Occupational Therapist role focused on mental health in Ontario. Responsibilities include client assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration across various therapy settings.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Engage in professional consults and supervision.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Training certificates in trauma therapy, specifically Prolonged Exposure Therapy, is required.
• An active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) is required.
• Professional liability insurance is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required.

Benefits

• Flexible (1-4 days per week)
• Community advocacy participation opportunities
• Team collaboration with interdisciplinary staff
• Supportive and inclusive work environment