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CASA Mental Health

Occupational Therapy Assistant

AB, Canada

Pay: $27.7 to $34.87 CAD / hour
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Oct 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

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A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental Health

Are you passionate about creating hope for children, youth and families? At CASA Mental Health, every role contributes to our mission of building resilience and advocating for the children and families we serve. Guided by our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive, we deliver holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care across Alberta.

About the Day Programs
You will be a part of a team that provides individualized therapy while also offering education in a small, therapeutic classroom setting. In CASA’s day programs, children attend as they would a community school. The family and care team work together to support the child’s social, emotional, academic and physical development. Areas of focus include social skills, academic functioning, and emotional and sensory awareness.

Job Details
Salary/Wage range: $27.70 to $34.87 per hour
Vacation: 4.18 hours accrued bi-weekly
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA Centre
Union: In-scope
Classification: Assistant
FTE: 1.0 for the duration of the school year
Status: Temporary until June 23, 2028

About the Role
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Occupational Therapy Assistant works both individually and as a key part of the interdisciplinary team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will contribute to direct and indirect client care for the treatment of children and adolescents with a variety of mental health conditions.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will:

Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist (OT).
Provide individual and group treatment to patients in the areas of fine motor, gross motor, sensory, self-care and related skills.
Complete screens and informal assessments under the direction of the supervising OT (e.g., fine and gross motor observation and screening).
Participate in group facilitation alongside the Occupational Therapist.
Provide direct support to the programs as needed to cover breaks and when required to ensure child regulation and engagement within the classroom environment.
Perform a variety of administrative and organizational tasks such as filing, photocopying, laminating and scheduling appointments.
Collaborate with and assist the Occupational Therapist in developing programming, materials and activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, patients and families.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to take direction and follow tasks, activities and programs established by Occupational Therapists.
Knowledge of behaviour management strategies for children and adolescents.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
Group facilitation skills are considered an asset.

Qualifications and Experience

Therapy assistant diploma with proficiency in physical and occupational therapy, or physical therapist and occupational therapist assistant diploma.
A minimum of two years’ experience working with preschool and school-age children.
Experience working in collaborative care models and/or multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience working in mental health is an asset.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.

Your Well-Being Matters

At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference.

What We Offer:

Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

Apply today to start making a difference for Alberta’s children and families!

Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at recruitment@casaservices.org

Closing Date: October 12, 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-155.

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Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements treatment plans and provides direct care to children and adolescents under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. They also perform administrative tasks and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient development in a classroom setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a therapy assistant diploma in physical and occupational therapy and have at least two years of experience working with children. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to pass a criminal record check and crisis intervention training are also required.

Skills

Occupational therapy support
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Behavior management
Group facilitation
Fine motor skills training
Gross motor skills training
Sensory awareness
Treatment plan implementation
Patient screening
Administrative tasks
Interpersonal skills
Time management
Microsoft Office 365
Communication skills
Therapeutic crisis intervention

Benefits

Health benefits
Dental benefits
Mental health services coverage
Paid wellness days
Holiday break
Learning and growth opportunities
Employee appreciation events

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Keywords

Occupational Therapy
Mental Health
Pediatrics
Therapy Assistant
Classroom Support
Interdisciplinary Team
Treatment Planning
Sensory Integration
Behavior Management
Microsoft Office 365
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Patient Care
Administrative Support
Child Development
Screening
Assessment
Group Facilitation
Alberta

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