Occupational Therapist I

There is a unique opportunity to start with a position for an innovative, flexible, and team-oriented individual! Working in a fast-paced environment, the Occupational Therapist I is responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, consultation and treatment programs for patients primarily within the Step Up, Step Down program. The ability to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective patient care and appropriate discharge planning is an essential part of this role. The Red Deer Children’s Addictions & Mental Health Team through programs in the outpatient clinic, step up step down program, PChAD, and Unit 39 program strive to provide excellent patient centered care through ongoing mentorship, education and implementation of evidence informed and best practice strategies. The posting indicates evening shifts which would look like flexibility in hours to accommodate the needs of the patients we serve and the possibility of hosting some evening groups. Please include a cover letter indicating your theory of occupational therapy with this patient population. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.

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.

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

Minimum of 5 years' experience with child, youth, and families living with moderate to severe complex needs including addictions and/or mental health concerns at the moderate to severe level of impact. Experience with sensory related assessment and treatment plans required. Experience creating and leading groups for clients and families required. A demonstration of flexibility, innovation, and adaptability is required during the selection process.

Experience working in an inpatient environment. Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to achieve recovery goals. Experience working with the vulnerable population.