Posted 5 months ago
Occupational Therapist (Contract)
@ Homewood Health
Guelph, ON · Toronto, ON · Ottawa, ON · Mississauga, ON · Hamilton, ON +1
Overview
Homewood Health is hiring a contract Occupational Therapist across Ontario to deliver return-to-work focused treatment for people on short- or long-term disability due to common mental health issues. The role involves weekly one-on-one sessions using the Mental Health Reactivation program, with CBT and Motivational Interviewing components. It is part-time, independent contractor work with no guaranteed number of referrals or hours.
Responsibilities:
- Assess psychosocial issues and barriers to return to work
- Conduct weekly one-on-one therapy sessions under the MHR program
- Use CBT, MI and behavioral activation strategies
- Document weekly and report to clinical staff
Requirements summary:
- Completed entry-to-practice Occupational Therapy program
- Registration with Occupational Therapy regulatory body
- Minimum 1 year mental health psychotherapy or counselling experience
- Certification or experience in CBT and MI
- Experience in RTW counselling for disability or WSIB claims
- Excellent English, French an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Occupational Therapy registration |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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Homewood Health
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As Canada's leader in mental health and addiction services, we provide a continuum of stay at work, return to work and treatment services through our team of over 4,500 staff and clinical professionals. Homewood services focus on helping people and organizations get better. With over 130 years of experience in mental health and addictions, we create, innovate, and collaborate everyday to improve our care and improve lives
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- Reported office locations
- Canada, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Rehabilitation
- Mental Health
- Other recorded names
- Homewood Health Centre
- Specialties
- Mental Health and Addictions Treatment and Support
- Employee and Family Assistance
- and Rehabilitation and Disability Management
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As Canada's leader in mental health and addiction services, we provide a continuum of stay at work, return to work and treatment services through our team of over 4,500 staff and clinical professionals. Homewood services focus on helping people and organizations get better. With over 130 years of experience in mental health and addictions, we create, innovate, and collaborate everyday to improve our care and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Mental Health and Addictions Treatment and SupportEmployee and Family Assistanceand Rehabilitation and Disability Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 155 |
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Homewood Health™ is looking for Occupational Therapists able to provide return to work focused treatment for employees on short-term and long-term disability due to common mental health issues. The ideal candidate will be a registered Occupational Therapist with a strong mental health background and experience in providing psychotherapy and return-to-work (RTW) facilitation. Candidates should consider themselves function-focused and believe in the value of work.
The Mental Health Reactivation (MHR) program has been designed by Homewood Health™ Inc. Return to Work Services to not only make people well but also return them to work. The program is semi-standardized and involves a variety of action-orientated therapeutic strategies, including activity and symptom monitoring, activity goal structuring, problem-solving and skills development, work exposure, and return to work planning. The program incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) components.
We are currently looking to hire Occupational Therapists across Ontario to work with clients in their geographical area. This is an independent contractor role, and does not guarantee any specific number of referrals or hours.
What you'll be doing
• Assess client psychosocial issues and barriers to adequate functioning and RTW
• Conduct weekly one-on-one therapy sessions following the standardized procedures in the MHR program
• Use behavioral activation strategies along with CBT, MI, and problem-solving oriented therapies directed at improving clients functioning to optimize participation and performance in life and work
• Regular communication with Homewood Health clinical staff via semi-standardized reporting and weekly written documentation
What we're looking for
• Successful completion of an entry to practice Occupational Therapy program
• Registration with the appropriate Occupational Therapy regulatory organization
• Minimum 1 year experience in Mental Health sector providing psychotherapy and/or counseling for individuals with common mental disorders (depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, )
• Certification and/or experience in CBT and MI techniques
• Experience in RTW counseling for clients on short-term/ long-term disability, and/or WSIB claims. This should include RTW facilitation and/or work focused treatment
• Exceptional customer service delivery and client-centered care
• Demonstration of strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work independently as well as to contribute actively to team or treatment plan objectives
• Take responsibility for actions and decisions
• Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written – French language skills would be an asset
Why work with us
We are driven by our values and are passionate about improving lives. We offer competitive wages and professional development opportunities, along with opportunities to engage with a community of clinicians from a variety of professional backgrounds across Canada who are part of our community of practice. Join us and work along-side highly motivated people who are collaborative and focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.
Employment Equity & Closing Statement
In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role. Join Homewood Health and be part of an exceptional team that is helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
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