Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist are qualified health care professional who is responsible for assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, discharge planning and carrying out related documentation using systematic clinical reasoning related to occupational therapy and decision making in accordance with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

Clinical interventions shall be provided under MDT Lead clinical supervision. This job requires the job holder to work with cross-functional teams and follow Evidence Based Models/interventions as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide clinical occupational therapy expertise in the area of SUDs and recovery throughout Naufar’s’ patients recovery journey. From the first contact with Naufar, in the functional units, to re-engagement in society and in sustaining recovery. Work with patients and their families as appropriate in regaining self-direction and in reengaging in important roles in their lives. Provide occupational therapy assessment, planning, interventions, and review with patients. Provide individual occupational therapy sessions for patients with a focus on regaining self-direction; developing coping strategies and daily living skills in areas of self-care, productivity, leisure and rest; planning re-engagement in roles and society; and lifestyle restructuring. This includes time management, stress coping and management, focusing on important role development and in accessing educational and occupational opportunities in the community. Provide community-based services, including home and environment assessment, and community-based rehabilitation sessions as required. Provide group based occupational therapy interventions as part of the overall programs of the Clinical units. Provide group-based interventions focusing on engagement, psychoeducation, recovery knowledge and coping strategies. Provide group-based interventions to re-engage in social and occupational opportunities and to develop life skills. Provide patient-centered and OT-based interventions (group and individual-based) in preparation for return to educational and occupational rolesIn conjunction with other psychosocial disciplines, and Naufar’s community and international relations liaison, to liaise with appropriate educational and occupational agencies on behalf of patients as required. To provide expertise in recovery and rehabilitation when working with Naufar’s services to develop therapeutic programs, by working directly with MDT leads and colleagues. Development, remediation, or compensation of physical, cognitive, neuromuscular, sensory functions and behavioral skills. Training in self-care, self-management, home management and community/work reintegration. Health and wellness promotion to enable or enhance performance. Maintenance and enhancement of performance capabilities in everyday life activities. Prevention of barriers to performance, including disability prevention. Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.

A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in OT out of 2 years of postgraduate relevant experience to Substances Use Disorders + WFOT

​ A minimum of 7 years work experience in OT out of 2 years of postgraduate relevant experience to Substances Use Disorders without WFOT