Occupational Therapist I

Recovery Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to provide evidence-informed OT services to adolescents with complex mental health needs within a youth-centered program at East Calgary Health Centre. The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with schools and community partners, and participation in interprofessional teams.

The OT will conduct triage, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, and transition support, while documenting and contributing to program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Five years of clinical OT experience with adolescents with complex mental health issues.
• Knowledge of evidence-based OT interventions and community resources for adolescents.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with Child & Family Services, schools and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed OT services focused on occupational performance.
• Act as direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate within a health care team.
• Engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful occupations.
• Include clients and families as integral members of the care team.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to improve services.
• Provide supervision to OT students or therapy assistants when required.

Skills

Clinical OT experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

DSM-V knowledge

Independent work

Community resources knowledge

Expert OT consultation

OT measures knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOT registration

Job description

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Youth Community Support Program within Child & Adolescent Addiction, Mental Health & Psychiatry Program (CAAMHPP), the Occupational Therapist I (OT) provides consultation to professionals and/or assessment and treatment with adolescents (ages 13-18) with complex mental health issues and associated developmental, cognitive and behavioural disorders. Service provision occurs at a non-government agency with a focus on providing a collaborative, transdisciplinary enhanced approach to working with youth. Service is provided in the context of family centered care and includes liaison and collaboration with relevant community agencies, including schools. Responsibilities may include participation in case conferences, staff meetings, professional development and program evaluation as required, student education, and other related duties as required. Appropriate documentation is required. Strong collaborative skills, an understanding of partnerships and connection with community partners and the ability to coordinate service delivery with other CAAMHPP services and staff is required.

Description:

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client¿s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Youth Community Support Program
• Primary Location: East Calgary Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-JUN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Youth Community Support Program
• Primary Location: East Calgary Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-JUN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Five years of clinical OT experience with adolescents (and their families) who have complex mental health issues with associated cognitive, behavioural and developmental delays/disorders. Training and understanding of DSM-V diagnoses. Knowledge of evidence-based OT interventions. Knowledge of community resources for adolescents with functional impairment, fine or gross motor difficulties, sensory issues and other OT-related issues. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and complete work in a timely mannerExperience working with Child & Family Services, schools and other community resources. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively and to contribute positively to change in emerging services/programs. Experience providing expert clinical OT consultation to professionals.Knowledge and experience utilizing standardized OT measures for adolescentsIntermediate computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supervising OT students preferred. Ability to work from a Family Centered perspective and with diverse populations. Knowledge and experience of Trauma Informed Care.

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