Occupational Therapist

SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME Occupational Therapist. You practice empathy, understanding and patience. You promote a safe therapeutic environment. You will be joining a creative, initiative, and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You are knowledgeable of SCFS, Sagkeeng First Nation and Indigenous culture. This position reports to SCFS Biidaaziiway Gamik Clinical Supervisor - Specialized Services. 

SCFS offers a competitive salary and benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Provides observation and assessment of children presenting with mental health issues in the community and school setting. 
• Consults with school staff and school-based mental health professionals regarding the implementation of interventions related to behavior, social skills, emotional stress, or trauma. 
• Conducts live in-classroom coaching of educators and school staff on implementation of strategies to promote school success. 
• Provides children, family, and caregivers mental health education.
• Facilitates class-wide workshops focused on resilience-building mental health modules drawn from cognitive
• behavioral techniques. 
• Provides training workshops in various settings.
• Participates in the clinical delivery of the team's clinical services, including developing individual service plans and coordinating community resources to maximize optimal mental health outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in a mental health related field such as Occupational Therapy (MOT), Psychology (M.A. Psych (Clinical or ABA), M.Ed Psych) or Social Work (MSW) from an accredited post-secondary school.
• Must be licensed/registered with their respective licensing/regulatory body.
• Minimum 2 years recent and relevant experience in child, adolescent and family mental health.
• Demonstrated working experience with the school system. 
• Exceptional clinical skills in the mental health assessment and treatment of children as well as their families.
• Extensive knowledge of provincial mental health community resources and services.
• Knowledge and awareness of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision.