Occupational Therapist

The Newly Institute

Occupational Therapist providing assessment, exposure therapy, group facilitation, and individualized treatment. Supporting mental health clients through Canadian clinic programs and return-to-work planning.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in occupational therapy with a focus on mental health assessments, treatment planning, and client support. Proficient in facilitating psychoeducation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy RegistrationMental Health AssessmentPsychoeducation FacilitationElectronic Medical Records (EMR) Proficiency

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Hard Skills

In Vivo ExposureCase ManagementRisk AssessmentTrauma TherapyDaily Living Skills SupportPain Management EducationEnergy Conservation TechniquesDBT Skills TrainingMindfulness TechniquesReturn-To-Work Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationGroup FacilitationClient Progress ReportingProfessional Consultation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWordExcelPowerPointOutlookTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Liability InsuranceTrauma Therapy Training Certificates

Industry Keywords

WorkSafe ProgramsVeteransRCMPIntensive OutpatientMental Health PromotionCommunity ResourcesFirst Responders SupportThird-Party Funders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform assessments, in vivo exposure, group facilitation, return-to-work planning, and one-to-one occupational therapy treatment
Work with clients in WorkSafe programs, Veterans, RCMP, Intensive Outpatient, Flex, and other specialized programs
Collaborate with the clinic's multidisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes
Provide individual occupational therapy sessions
Conduct clinical client assessments covering mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and activities of daily living
Facilitate psychoeducation groups on ACT, in-vivo exposure, sleep education, DBT skills, mindfulness, and other topics
Provide resource-based interventions, case management and coordination, transition, and discharge planning
Assist with grounding and reflection after psychopharmacological treatment
Support functional independence and quality of life through daily living skills, energy conservation and pacing, pain management and education, sustainable routines, and daily structure
Participate in weekly case consultations, complex case discussions, clinical meetings, and professional consultation and supervision
Share client caseloads with other therapists and communicate client progress and care concerns
Complete session notes the same day and submit reports in a timely manner
Provide reporting to third parties and community referral sources
Communicate with employers, insurers, and case managers
Participate in mental health promotion activities and maintain mental health and addictions community resources
Perform other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of two years of experience supporting clients with mental health conditions, including assessment, triage, and treatment
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
Eligibility for registration and active registration with the applicable provincial occupational therapy regulatory body where practicing
Professional liability insurance required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Satisfactory employment references and clear police background check, including vulnerable sector check where applicable
Training certificates in trauma therapy, specifically Prolonged Exposure Therapy, considered an asset
Experience supporting first responders considered an asset
Experience working with third-party funders considered an asset
Occasional travel may be required
Valid driver's license and appropriate insurance coverage may be required depending on position and location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Four weeks annual vacation
Eight paid annual wellness days
Comprehensive group benefits
Employer-paid health and dental benefit premiums
Health & wellness spending account
Career and professional development opportunities
Regular team and community engagement events
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Relocation assistance
Sign-on bonus, subject to experience, role requirements, and a written agreement