Occupational Therapist (Mental Health & Addictions)
Mississauga, ON | Full-Time | Monday to Friday

Join a collaborative Assertive Community Treatment Team and make a meaningful impact every day.
Avalign is currently recruiting an Occupational Therapist on behalf of a respected community mental health organization in Mississauga, Ontario . This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) supporting adults living with severe and persistent mental illness.

If you're passionate about recovery-oriented care, community-based practice, and helping individuals achieve greater independence, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do
As the Occupational Therapist, you'll work directly with clients in the community to help them build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their recovery goals.

Responsibilities include:

Conduct occupational therapy assessments, including cognitive, functional, sensory, and life skills evaluations

Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans

Support clients with activities of daily living, community integration, vocational readiness, housing transitions, and self-management

Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications where appropriate

Facilitate individual and group-based interventions focused on life skills, wellness, recovery, and community participation

Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, addiction specialists, peer support workers, vocational specialists, and other interdisciplinary team members

Complete clinical documentation, assessments, progress notes, and discharge planning

Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives

Advocate for clients while promoting recovery-oriented,



person-centred care

What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who is compassionate, collaborative, and committed to supporting individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges.

Qualifications

Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)

0 to 3 years of experience in mental health and/or addictions

Experience conducting occupational therapy assessments

Strong communication, counselling, and relationship-building skills

Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and psychosocial rehabilitation

Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment is considered an asset

Understanding of severe and persistent mental illness

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Valid Ontario G Driver's Licence

Reliable vehicle and appropriate automobile insurance

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Work as part of a highly supportive interdisciplinary team

Make a direct impact in your community

Community-based role with meaningful client relationships

Diverse and rewarding caseload

Ongoing professional development

Recent graduate friendly

Monday to Friday daytime schedule (with occasional evening rotation/on-call requirements)

Working Environment

Community-based position supporting clients in their homes and throughout the community

Regular travel within the Mississauga area

Independent and team-based work environment

Some lifting (up to 20 lbs) may be required

Successful candidates will receive training in naloxone administration within the first eight weeks of employment.

Our Client's Values
We're looking for professionals who embody:

Compassion

Hope

Inclusion

Respect

Professionalism

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