Occupational Therapist

Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.Job DetailsWage range:
$38.51 to $48.97 per hourShift structure:
Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per dayPrimary location:
CASA Fort RoadUnion:
In-scopeClassification:
Occupational TherapistFTE:
0.6 (21.75 hours per week)Status:
Permanent​About the RoleCASA Classrooms are CASA's new model for school-based mental health service.
The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child's mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher.
CASA Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.The Occupational Therapist will:
Complete screening and standardized assessment of deficits in fine motor, gross motor, sensory and related disorders.Provide occupational therapy services to support patients within their classroom environment.Interpret test results in conjunction with other related medical, behavioural and educational information to identify motor and related disorders.Demonstrate proficiency in treatment planning, including the development of individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.Determine appropriate diagnostic instruments to use with each patient.Provide information and recommendations to assist others in understanding the clinical condition and ongoing care and management.Consult and provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding fine motor, gross motor and related disorders.Act as a resource and provide supportive training to team members to assist in their professional development.Participate in the development of children's mental health teaching and resource materials.Travel between CASA sites and partner school board sites in Edmonton and surrounding area.QualificationsMaster's degree in occupational therapy.Active registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).A minimum of three years of pediatric experience.Mental health experience is an asset.Knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention practices for children and adolescents.Experience working with children and youth with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in community-based, school-based and/or day program settings.Proficiency in treatment planning, goal writing, treatment evaluation and report writing.Conditions of EmploymentA satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check.
This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.Closing Date:
February 2, 2025Please quote the following competition number in your application materials:
25-013.