Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Part Time Contractor

Company Description

Your Calgary Psychologist is a private practice specializing in evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults. Located in Lake Bonavista, SE Calgary, the practice is dedicated to providing high-quality assessment and therapy services. Our focus is on fostering mental health and well-being in younger populations through personalized and compassionate care.

Role Description

This is a part-time contract position for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist based in Calgary, AB. The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing and providing therapy to children with various neurodevelopmental and/or mental health needs to enhance their functional abilities. We value an integrated, family-centered approach and believe that collaboration between professionals can provide families with more cohesive care.

Common Reasons for Referral Include:

• Activities of daily living, including hygiene, dressing, toileting, eating, and sleep
• Executive functioning, organization, planning, and time management
• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Sensory processing and regulation
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Handwriting and other school-related skills
• Play and social participation
• Household routines and age-appropriate responsibilities
• Medication routines and other functional life skills

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Member in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
• Experience working with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, executive functioning difficulties, and motor skill challenges
• Strong skills in family-centered practice and collaborative teamwork
• Ability to develop practical, individualized goals in collaboration with children and their families
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have availability to work one weekday or evening per week, as well as at least one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) per month; hours are very flexible
• Access to a vehicle and willingness to offer in-home services to our Calgary clients/families as needed

We offer:

• The opportunity to develop your caseload and clinical approach with a great deal of autonomy, while also having the benefits of working with an established pediatric psychology practice
• Flexible days and hours of work that fit your schedule
• Steady stream of referrals from our team of clinicians
• Administrative support so you can focus on clinical care