Occupational Therapist I

Recovery Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks an Occupational Therapist I to provide evidence-informed services focused on occupational performance for youth (12-18) with complex mental health needs within the PCC program at Foothills Professional Bldg in Calgary. The role emphasizes family-centred care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support meaningful daily activities.

Responsibilities include assessments, goal setting, treatment, group design, and essential documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.
• Master's Degree in OT required. Experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist with families and children under 18.
• Familiarity with OT assessment and intervention as it relates to youth with mental health challenges.
• Understanding and experience applying patient and family centered care, trauma informed care, child development and attachment.

Responsibilities

• Completion of comprehensive OT assessment and treatment planning for youth 12-18 with mental health challenges.
• Engage families/guardians in consultation and collaboration.
• Design and facilitate group sessions; participate in case conferences.
• Documentation and data collection for workload measures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community supports to advance services.

Skills

Family-centered care

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Risk assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in OT

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Child & Adolescent Addiction & Mental Health, the Occupational Therapist I (OTI) provides care within the partnership program (Personalized Care in Community) for youth (ages 12-18yrs) with complex mental health issues and associated developmental, cognitive and behavioural disorders. Service provision occurs within the partnership program to meet the needs of the patients who are currently residing in this community based residential program. The OT I enables the patient to improve skills for daily living that are useful and meaningful to the patient & family/guardian. Service is provided in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, community agencies, and involves a patient and family centered approach. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: individual assessment and treatment, family/guardian consultation, group design and facilitation, case conferences, and engagement in program development and evaluation as required. Appropriate and timely documentation and statistical data collection (ie: workload measures) 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: PCC
• Primary Location: Foothills Professional Bldg
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• 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: PCC
• Primary Location: Foothills Professional Bldg
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per Cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• 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:

Master's Degree in OT required. Experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist with families and children under the age of 18.Familiarity with OT assessment and intervention as it relates to youth with mental health challenges.Understanding and experience applying the theories of patient and family centered care, trauma informed care, child development and attachment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Brain Story Certification training and/or experience.Understanding and experience using the collaborative problem-solving model, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, mental health assessment, and risk assessment.Understanding of the mental health and community resources and partnerships.

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