Occupational Therapist
Core
Facilitate and evaluate therapeutic interventions to promote participation in meaningful occupations for patients in a forensic mental health setting.
Role type
Clinical occupational therapist (forensic mental health)
Builds
Therapeutic interventions and life skills for patients in prison and hospital settings
Domain
Forensic mental health / Clinical therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy competency standards, occupational performance theories, group facilitation, individual assessment, mental health knowledge, forensic care delivery awareness
Preferred skills
Creative problem solving, motivation, patient engagement
Technologies
eCredential
Responsibilities
Facilitate group and individual assessments and interventions; Assess and treat patients to improve occupational performance; Promote engagement in meaningful occupations and personal skill development; Collaborate with key stakeholders and external service providers
Seniority
Mid-level clinician