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Occupational Therapist I

@ Recovery Alberta

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Calgary, Alberta

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Recovery Alberta is hiring an Occupational Therapist I for Unit 25, Inpatient Psychiatry, at the Peter Lougheed Centre. The temporary part-time role is 0.80 FTE, on a day shift pattern, with pay of $42.51 to $56.60 per hour and a posting end date of 03-NOV-2026. This posting has been closed.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide occupational therapy to adult inpatients on Unit 25, Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Lead facilitation groups and presentations for adult learners
  • Conduct risk assessments and mental status examinations
  • Support de-escalation and crisis management

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and ACOT registration
  • 1 year adult acute addictions and mental health experience within 3 years
  • 1 year group facilitation experience within 3 years
  • Knowledge of psychotropic medications and de-escalation techniques

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Occupational therapyAcute careMental healthPresentation skillsCognitive behavioural therapyNon-violent crisis interventionProblem solving
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Employer posting date
2026-10-26
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2026-10-27
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience1+ years
Hours per week30
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyOccupational Therapy

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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.

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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.

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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.

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IndustryMental Health Care
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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  • Classification:
    • Occupational Therapist I
  • Union:
    • HSAA Prof/Tech
  • Unit and Program:
    • Unit 25, Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Primary Location:
    • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  0.80
  • Posting End Date:
    • 03-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
    • Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
    • 13-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
    • 07-MAR-2028
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 12
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 48
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $42.51
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $56.60
  • Vehicle Requirement:
    • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year experience as an Occupational Therapist in an adult acute care addictions and mental health setting within the last 3 years. Minimum 1 year experience with facilitation groups or presentations to adult learners within the last 3 years. Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques. Demonstrated organizational and clinical skills in addition to being self-directed and able to work collaboratively in a team environment required. Working knowledge of Psychotropic medications required. Experience in administering the Mental Status examination. Experience in various risk assessments (i.e., Suicide risk, Homicidal risk, violent risk). Knowledge of the addiction and mental health continuum of care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric setting within the last 5 years. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis (DSM V) and symptomatology. Experience in therapeutic modalities such as: Culturally appropriate care, Trauma Informed Care, CBT, Mindfulness, DBT and/or other evidence-based modalities. NVCI certification within the last 2 years. Crisis management skills including Suicide Risk assessments, intervention, and treatment de-escalation skills (i.e., Collaborative Problem Solving).

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