What does an Occupational Therapist do?

An Occupational Therapist help patients who are mentally, emotionally or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to perform daily living and self-care skills.

Occupational Therapists design therapy programs and work closely with patients to observe them, help them and monitor their progress.  They work as part of an interdisciplinary team and play a vital role in establishing and maintaining working relationships with other BHB programs and community services.

What qualifications and experience does the hospital require?

• Bachelors’ degree or Masters degree from a program accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
• Current registration with the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine.
• Member of accredited Occupational Therapy Association

One year post-graduate experience specializing in Mental Health