Occupational Therapist

• Perform assessments, in vivo exposure, group facilitation, return-to-work planning, and one-to-one occupational therapy treatment
• Work with clients in Work Safe programs, Veterans, RCMP, Intensive Outpatient, Flex, and other specialized programs
• Collaborate with the clinic's multidisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes
• Provide individual occupational therapy sessions
• Conduct clinical client assessments covering mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and activities of daily living
• Facilitate psychoeducation groups on ACT, in-vivo exposure, sleep education, DBT skills, mindfulness, and other topics
• Provide resource-based interventions, case management and coordination, transition, and discharge planning
• Assist with grounding and reflection after psychopharmacological treatment
• Support functional independence and quality of life through daily living skills, energy conservation and pacing, pain management and education, sustainable routines, and daily structure
• Participate in weekly case consultations, complex case discussions, clinical meetings, and professional consultation and supervision
• Share client caseloads with other therapists and communicate client progress and care concerns
• Complete session notes the same day and submit reports in a timely manner
• Provide reporting to third parties and community referral sources
• Communicate with employers, insurers, and case managers
• Participate in mental health promotion activities and maintain mental health and addictions community resources
• Perform other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work

• Minimum of two years of experience supporting clients with mental health conditions, including assessment, triage, and treatment
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Eligibility for registration and active registration with the applicable provincial occupational therapy regulatory body where practicing
• Professional liability insurance required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Satisfactory employment references and clear police background check, including vulnerable sector check where applicable
• Training certificates in trauma therapy, specifically Prolonged Exposure Therapy, considered an asset
• Experience supporting first responders considered an asset
• Experience working with third-party funders considered an asset
• Occasional travel may be required
• Valid driver's license and appropriate insurance coverage may be required depending on position and location

Demonstrates expertise in occupational therapy with a focus on mental health assessments, treatment planning, and client support. Proficient in facilitating psychoeducation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client outcomes.

• Master s Degree In Occupational Therapy
• Occupational Therapy Registration
• Mental Health Assessment
• Psychoeducation Facilitation
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Proficiency

Hard Skills

• In Vivo Exposure
• Case Management
• Risk Assessment
• Trauma Therapy
• Daily Living Skills Support
• Pain Management Education
• Energy Conservation Techniques
• DBT Skills Training
• Mindfulness Techniques
• Return-To-Work Planning

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Group Facilitation
• Client Progress Reporting
• Professional Consultation

• Professional Liability Insurance
• Trauma Therapy Training Certificates

• Work Safe Programs
• Veterans
• RCMP
• Intensive Outpatient
• Mental Health Promotion
• Community Resources
• First Responders Support
• Third-Party Funders

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Outlook
• Teams