- Perform assessments, in vivo exposure, group facilitation, return-to-work planning, and one-to-one occupational therapy treatment
- Work with clients in WorkSafe 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

Requirements

- 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

Core Competencies

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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

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

Soft Skills

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

Certifications & Qualifications

- Qualified Liability Insurance
- Trauma Therapy Training Certificates

Industry Keywords

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

Tools & Technologies

- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Teams

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📌 Occupational Therapist (Edmonton)
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📍 Edmonton