Occupational Therapist I | Complex Mental Health

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At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

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Position Details

Position Status: Regular Full-Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 Shift: Days Shift Times: 08:00 - 16:15

Rate of Pay: $42.51 - $56.60

Date Competition closes: November 03, 2026

Please note: This site is opening non-union. 

The Opportunity  

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing client care through focused assessment, treatment and discharge planning on our rehabilitation and recovery units, and contributing to our resident's quality of life through provisions of appropriate interventions to maximize safe, functional independence on our continuing care units. Other duties may include providing clinical supervision to support staff and students.

Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary:

Complex Mental Health Programs provide continuing care and specialized supports for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, often in combination with physical health conditions, substance use disorders, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, psychosocial challenges, responsive behaviours, and functional disabilities. Services are delivered within a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, person-directed model of care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, wellness, meaningful engagement, therapeutic relationships, and quality of life while working collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and community partners to promote stability, recovery, independence, and successful transitions where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized Masters or Degree program in Occupational Therapy. 

• Registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

• Eligible for membership in CAOT.
• AADL Authorizer is an asset.

• Experience using occupational therapy in a clinical and/or continuing care setting an asset.

• New grad/provisional occupational therapists welcome.

Preferred Experience:
• Experience in healthcare, continuing care, outreach, or community-based settings.
• Experience working with adults with cognitive impairment, mental health conditions, or complex behavioral presentations.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to provide culturally responsive, trauma informed
• services to diverse populations fostering equity, inclusion and culturally safe practice.