Occupational Therapist I

The Edmonton Zone Eating Disorders Program (EDP) located at the University of Alberta Hospital is recruiting an Occupational Therapist I to join our multidisciplinary team. As part of the EDP, this position works with both inpatients as well as ambulatory clients in the areas of assessment, health promotion, treatment planning and implementation in both individual and group settings. The Occupational Therapist I role within the Edmonton Eating Disorders Program is new to the team. As a new role within the program, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and shape the role to meet the needs of the eating disorder population. 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 (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client¿s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Completion of bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT). Current BCLS-HCP. A minimum of 3-5 years addiction and mental health experience preferably with strong skillset working with young people with eating disorder concerns in community settings and/or housing settings is preferred. The incumbent must have experience with functional assessment, treatment planning and associated follow up; advanced levels of knowledge and skill in the intake, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons with eating disorders, addiction, and mental health concerns is integral. They must demonstrate an ability to work well with a range of community stakeholders and caregivers. This position requires a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle for work-related travel is required.

Experience working in mental health and addiction settings, both bed based and ambulatory, as well as knowledge related to the treatment of eating disorders is a strong asset. Working knowledge of recovery-based practice, harm reduction principles and practice within transitional housing settings recommended.