Occupational Therapist, Eating Disorders Program, Mental Health - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until January 2028)
About The Position
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. CHEO is one of the largest providers of mental health services in Ontario for youth and their families. Our mental health program provides a broad range of services in schools and the community as well as day treatment programs and inpatient care when needed.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited university program in Occupational Therapy (Essential)
- Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (C.O.T.O.) (Essential)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist (Essential)
- Experience and/or interest in clinical research (Essential)
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing (Essential)
- Demonstrate excellence in interpersonal skills (Essential)
- Comfort level and skill in preparing and facilitating therapeutic groups (Essential)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Related experience within a mental health setting (Preferred)
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in children and youth (Preferred)
- Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Provide an assessment of the child or youth’s daily functioning within the home, school and community environments
- Assess the patient’s abilities in the area of self-care, and explore both leisure and vocational strengths and needs to aid in the development of coping strategies
- Assess the child/youth’s self-regulation skills and provide programming to address the needs identified
- Assess the child/youth’s sensory profile and provide programming as required
- Collaborate with team members on developing treatment plans for the child/youth
- Work with the child/youth on an individual basis, with his/her family and/or within a therapeutic group
- Participate in monthly professional practice meetings
- Actively participate as a team member within all levels of eating disorders programming, supporting the development of standardized referral pathways to prioritize OT support within all levels of eating disorders programming
- Participate in ongoing education and training to remain up-to-date on best practice
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in clinical research activities related to the Eating Disorders Program
- Participate in the supervision and teaching of students and support personnel
- Represent Occupational Therapy and the Eating Disorders Program on committees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
