Recognized throughout Southwestern Ontario as a leader in children’s (birth-14 years) mental health, Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness provides innovative treatment programs and services for children, experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. As a registered charity and not-for-profit agency, Vanier has been in operation for over 54 years and is funded by the Ontario government. Vanier Children's Mental Wellness mission is to improve the lives of infants, children, and their families through the provision of mental health services based on clinical excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and system leadership. Appointed by the Ontario Government as “Lead Agency for Child/Youth Mental Health (CYMH) System Management” in London-Middlesex (2014), Vanier is also accountable for community-wide Child/Youth Mental Health System Planning.

Position: Occupational Therapist

Region: London and Middlesex

Description: The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, consultation, clinical analysis, and treatment planning to assist children and youth to achieve their optimum rehabilitation potential in all areas of activities of daily living, fine motor abilities, perception, and sensory integration.
Qualifications:

• Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
• Active member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• A valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an Occupational Therapy role
• Experience with children, youth and families, an asset.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising and communicating with all stakeholders (individually, in teams, and agency-wide)
• Facilitate problem–solving within the team context regarding program development and individual treatment planning.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft office (i.e., Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Experience working with case management software (i.e., EMHWare), is an asset.
• Experience working with eating disorders, preferred.

French Proficiency: French an asset

Salary: $31.70 - $39.87 per hour

Terms of Employment: Full-time

Deadline for Application: Monday, August 19, 2024

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