Mississauga, ON | Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Avalign is currently recruiting an Occupational Therapist on behalf of a respected community mental health organization in Mississauga, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) supporting adults living with severe and persistent mental illness.
If you're passionate about recovery-oriented care, community-based practice, and helping individuals achieve greater independence, we'd love to hear from you.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
As the Occupational Therapist, you'll work directly with clients in the community to help them build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their recovery goals.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct occupational therapy assessments, including cognitive, functional, sensory, and life skills evaluations
- Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans
- Support clients with activities of daily living, community integration, vocational readiness, housing transitions, and self-management
- Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications where appropriate
- Facilitate individual and group-based interventions focused on life skills, wellness, recovery, and community participation
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, addiction specialists, peer support workers, vocational specialists, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Complete clinical documentation, assessments, progress notes, and discharge planning
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
- Advocate for clients while promoting recovery-oriented, person-centred care
We're seeking someone who is compassionate, collaborative, and committed to supporting individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges.
- Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
- 0 to 3 years of experience in mental health and/or addictions
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Experience conducting occupational therapy assessments
- Strong communication, counselling, and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and psychosocial rehabilitation
- Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment is considered an asset
- Understanding of severe and persistent mental illness
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Valid Ontario G Driver's Licence
- Reliable vehicle and appropriate automobile insurance
Work as part of a highly supportive interdisciplinary team
Make a direct impact in your community
Community-based role with meaningful client relationships
Diverse and rewarding caseload
Ongoing professional development
New graduate friendly
Monday to Friday daytime schedule (with occasional evening rotation/on-call requirements)
- Community-based position supporting clients in their homes and throughout the community
- Regular travel within the Mississauga area
- Independent and team-based work environment
- Some lifting (up to 20 lbs) may be required
Successful candidates will receive training in naloxone administration within the first eight weeks of employment.
We're looking for professionals who embody:
- Compassion
- Hope
- Inclusion
- Respect
- Professionalism
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in people's lives while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your resume.
