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Occupational Therapist

The Newly Institute
Calgary, CAN
Full-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, the Occupational Therapist will perform assessments, in vivo exposure, group facilitation, return to work (RTW) planning, and 1-1 occupational therapy treatment for a range of mental health conditions. You will work with clients in our WCB Alberta, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Flex programs, while collaborating with members of the clinic’s multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes. This role is a key part of our dynamic clinical team and reflects our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.
  • Client-centered Care Accountabilities
  • Provide individual trauma therapy.
  • Conduct efficient and effective clinical client assessments (mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and activities of daily living).
  • Facilitate psychoeducation groups (based on ACT, In-Vivo Exposure, sleep education, DBT skills, mindfulness, and other psychoeducation topics).
  • Provide resource-based interventions, case management and coordination, transition, or discharge planning occasionally.
  • Assist in grounding and reflection post-psychopharmacological treatment rarely.
  • Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with:
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Personality disorders
  • Psychological injury
  • Chronic pain management
  • Return to work barriers
  • Team Collaboration Accountabilities
  • Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Work in an interdisciplinary model with other therapists by sharing a client caseload.
  • Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about any successes and any concerns related to client care.
  • Attend relevant clinical meetings
  • Engagement in professional consults and supervision.
  • Administrative Accountabilities
  • Ensure same-day completion of session notes.
  • Complete reports in a timely manner.
  • Provide reporting to third-parties and community referral sources.
  • Communicate with employers and/or case managers effectively.
  • Community Advocacy
  • Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources.
  • Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned.

Experience

  • A minimum of two years of experience supporting clients with mental health conditions, including assessment/triage and treatment, is required.
  • Experience supporting first responders is an asset.
  • Experience working with third-party funders is an asset.
  • Education
  • A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
  • Training certificates in trauma therapy, specifically Prolonged Exposure Therapy, is an asset.
  • Professional Registration/Designation
  • An active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) is required.
  • Professional liability insurance is required.
  • Technical Competences
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required.
  • Background Check
  • Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.
  • DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
  • We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family/marital statuses, and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.
  • ACCESSIBILITY
  • The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email [email protected].
  • APPLICATION CLOSING
  • The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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