Occupational Therapist

Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness is proud to be recognized across Southwestern Ontario as a trusted leader in children’s mental health. We are the Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health System planning in our region. We’ve been here for families, for more than 60 years, offering innovative care and support for children and youth who are facing emotional and behavioural challenges.

As a registered charity and not-for-profit organization, we are funded by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. We deliver culturally responsive, accessible mental health services to children, youth, and families while providing system leadership and advocating to improve care in our community.

Position Summary:

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic team, using your expertise to unlock each child’s full potential. You’ll conduct engaging assessments, offer expert consultations, and develop creative, individualized treatment plans that help young clients thrive in everyday activities. From boosting fine motor skills to enhancing sensory integration, your work will empower children to achieve milestones that matter and celebrate every success along the way.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Master of Science, Occupational Therapy.
• Active member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an Occupational Therapy role.
• Experience with children, youth and families, an asset.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising and communicating with all stakeholders (individually, in teams, and agency-wide).
• Facilitate problem–solving within the team context regarding program development and individual treatment planning.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft office (i.e., Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Experience working with case management software (i.e., EMHWare), is an asset.
• Experience working with eating disorders, preferred.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide individualized assessment and intervention as well as program planning/implementation, consultation, and education as part of an interdisciplinary team and with families.
• Consult with the health care individuals involved, to define the appropriate plan of action of the specific individuals’ case.
• Assess individuals and on an ongoing basis assist in developing treatment care plans.
• Ensure that Individuals are involved in identified therapeutic programs, which meet specified goals.
• Provide on-going analysis of individual's progress towards identified goals.
• Documents pertinent information as it relates to the delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Recognizes variations in the continuum of health by implementing Occupational Therapy interventions, which promote, maintain, and restore health, prevent disease and injury and provide comfort.
• Ensures that the practice of Occupational Therapy is conducted in accordance with the Code of Ethics as stipulated by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapist, and all provincial regulatory bodies.
• Understands and complies with the legal requirements of licensure, legislation, scope of practice, and policies and procedures of the agency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• In person

Requirements:

• Valid G level driver’s license in good standing and access to a reliable vehicle
• 2 Step TB test
• Broad Record Check

Benefits:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Extended health care
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care
• Disability & Life insurance
• Employee & family assistance program
• 4 Weeks' Vacation
• Statutory Holidays including a float stat day
• Free on-site parking

Please note that Vanier does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.

Existing Vacancy

Vanier is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply.

Vanier is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Vanier is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees, our clients/families and the healthcare systems in the communities in which we serve.

While we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.