Occupational Therapy Assistant

CASA Mental Health; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health support

Wellness days

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

CASA Mental Health in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Day Programs. You will work under the supervising Occupational Therapist to deliver direct and indirect care for children and adolescents with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, providing individual and group therapy for motor, sensory, self-care and related skills, supporting group facilitation, and assisting with scheduling and program development; a

Qualifications

• Therapy assistant diploma with proficiency in physical and occupational therapy, or physical therapy/occupational therapy assistant diploma.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with preschool and school-age children.
• Experience working in collaborative care models and/or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working in mental health is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Provide individual and group treatment to patients in areas such as fine motor, gross motor, sensory, self-care and related skills.
• Completes screens and informal assessments under the direction of the supervising OT (e.g., fine and gross motor observation).
• Participate in group facilitation alongside the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide direct support to the programs to cover breaks and ensure child regulation and engagement in the classroom environment.
• Perform administrative and organizational tasks such as filing, photocopying, laminating and scheduling appointments.
• Collaborate with and assist the OT in developing programming, materials and activities.

Job description

A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental Health

Are you passionate about creating hope for children, youth and families? At CASA Mental Health, every role contributes to our mission of building resilience and advocating for the children and families we serve. Guided by our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive, we deliver holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care across Alberta.

About the Day Programs

You will be a part of a team that provides individualized therapy while also offering education in a small, therapeutic classroom setting. In CASA’s day programs, children attend as they would a community school. The family and care team work together to support the child’s social, emotional, academic and physical development. Areas of focus include social skills, academic functioning, and emotional and sensory awareness.

Job Details

Salary/Wage range: $27.70 to $34.87 per hour

Vacation: 4.18 hours accrued bi-weekly

Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day

Primary location: CASA Centre

Union: In-scope

Classification: Assistant

FTE:1.0 for the duration of the school year

Status:Temporary until June 23, 2028

About the Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Occupational Therapy Assistant works both individually and as a key part of the interdisciplinary team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will contribute to direct and indirect client care for the treatment of children and adolescents with a variety of mental health conditions.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will:

• Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Provide individual and group treatment to patients in the areas of fine motor, gross motor, sensory, self-care and related skills.
• Completescreens and informal assessments under the direction of the supervising OT (e.g., fine and gross motor observation and screening).
• Participate in group facilitation alongside the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide direct support to the programs as needed to cover breaks and when required to ensure child regulation and engagement within the classroom environment.
• Perform a variety of administrative and organizational tasks such as filing, photocopying, laminating andscheduling appointments.
• Collaborate with and assist the Occupational Therapist in developing programming, materials and activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, patients and families.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to take direction and follow tasks, activities and programs established by Occupational Therapists.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies for children and adolescents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Group facilitation skills are considered an asset.

Qualifications and Experience

• Therapy assistant diploma with proficiency in physical and occupational therapy, or physical therapist and occupational therapist assistant diploma.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with preschool and school-age children.
• Experience working in collaborative care models and/or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working in mental health is an asset.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well asphysical ability to perform all interventions.

Your Well-Being Matters

At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference.

What We Offer:

• Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
• Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
• Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
• Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

Closing Date: October 12, 2026