Occupational Therapist II

The Foothills Day Hospital is an alternative to inpatient admission within Addiction and Mental Health acute care services. This four-week group based program operates on a stabilization model and supports patients in enhancing coping skills. The overarching goal of Day Hospital is crisis stabilization, skill development and integration. The Occupational Therapist is a key member of the patient's treatment team. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Occupational Therapist (OT) works collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team within the full scope of their professional practice. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and time limited intervention needs of clients referred for OT services. This service may include triage, assessment, treatment, education, counselling, case management and provision of equipment. Services are provided in accordance with current provincial standards of practice. While the main focus of this position is clinical, there is an opportunity to provide leadership and coaching to staff and students as resources permit. The OT promotes best practices to the team and participates in program planning, development and implementation. This position may participate in clinical area committees and communicate with the OT Professional Practice Leader and zone OT services. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible for the coordination of occupational therapy and other allied health clinical services within a program or service area. You will provide supervision of students and team members as assigned. As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will be an integral member, providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will be making day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs regarding assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and advise team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective client care. You will ensure occupational therapy practice is evidence-based and in alignment with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, code of ethics and AHS policy and guidelines. You will be providing coordination of the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area and monitoring care delivery, identifying service needs and assisting other medical staff with caseload management, completing chart audits and providing follow-up and feedback to staff. You will be participating in program development and operational planning and representing the department on committees or programs. You will be making decisions on staffing level requirements, workflow and caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers. As assigned, you will carry out the roles of a direct clinical service provider, consultant, educator and/or advocate in your program or service area.

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program or bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program and related experience. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Minimum 3 years working as an Occupational Therapists in Addiction and Mental Health with a minimum of 1 of those years working in a community addiction and mental Health setting. Proficient in Group facilitation and experienced in development of group development. Demonstrated ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team. Willingness to engage in clinical supervision related to group and individual therapy, in keeping with the supervision guidelines set out by AHS Addiction and Mental Health. Excellent organizational, problem solving and time management skills.

Strong computer skills including Connect Care Microsoft Word, Excel.