Occupational Therapist (Independent Contractor)

DETAILS

Status: Independent Contractor

Schedule: Hours between Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE

The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain.

We have an exciting opportunity for Occupational Therapists to join our multi-disciplinary clinical team as an independent contractor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

The Occupational Therapist may provide some or all of the following services, depending on experience and program needs:

• Home Equipment Assessments
  
  
  
  • Conduct short home equipment assessments and complete associated reports.
  
  
  • May also conduct the extended version of this assessment as part of a WCB pilot program.
  
  
  
  


• Cognitive Treatment
  
  
  
  • Provide cognitive rehabilitation for clients with brain injuries.
  
  
  
  


• Exposure Therapy
  
  
  
  • Deliver exposure-based treatment for clients with traumatic injuries.
  
  
  • Formal Prolonged Exposure (PE) certification is required.
  
  
  
  

The OT may also provide additional services as reasonably required by the Company and mutually agreed upon.

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting clients with mental health conditions, including assessment/triage and treatment, is required.


• Ability to travel within Edmonton is required; ability to travel across Northern Alberta is a strong asset.


• Experience working with third-party funders is an asset.


• Experience conducting home equipment assessments is an asset


• Valid driver's license and a minimum of $2MM auto insurance.


• Equivalencies may be considered.
  

Education

• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.


• Training certificates in trauma therapy, specifically Prolonged Exposure Therapy is an asset.

Professional Registration/Designation

• An active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) is required.


• Professional liability insurance is required.

Technical Competences

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required.  Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required.

Background Check

Offers are conditional, subject to identity verification and clear police background checks inclusive of vulnerable sectors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves.  We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family status, and physical and mental disabilities.  Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email [email protected].