Mental Health Occupational Therapist in Windsor

The Mental Health Occupational Therapist will serve as a clinical resource within the interprofessional team providing care, assisting with comprehensive assessment, and providing treatment to children/youth ages 6 to 12 and their families. This role also focuses on supporting emotional regulation, social skills, peer relationships, and sensory processing needs to help children/youth increase their level of functioning. This Mental Health Occupational Therapist will use evidence-based interventions while working collaboratively with the transdisciplinary team to address the presenting needs of the clients and their families with a trauma-informed lens.

Qualifications

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments addressing sensory processing, emotional regulation, functional skills, play, self-care, school participation, and community functioning.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans that align with child, family, and interprofessional priorities.
• Provide evidence-informed occupational therapy interventions within natural environments, including home, school, and community settings.
• Support children in developing self-regulation, coping, social participation, daily living skills, and routines that promote stability and independence.
• Collaborate closely with children, caregivers, schools, and community partners to ensure consistent, coordinated care across settings.
• Actively participate in interprofessional team meetings and shared care planning.
• Coach and educate caregivers and team members on strategies related to sensory integration, behavior regulation, routines, and environmental adaptations.
• Support children during periods of crisis by providing functional, developmentally appropriate interventions aimed at maintaining safety and participation.
• Advocate for children’s occupational and developmental needs within schools, community agencies, and service systems.
• Provide consultation to staff and community partners to support successful participation in academic and social environments.
• Monitor, document, and evaluate treatment progress using measurable outcomes, adapting interventions as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Participate in case coordination, program development, and quality improvement initiatives related to service delivery.

Education and/or Certification

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program - Required
• Current Certification of Registration issued through the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario - Required
• Three (3) years experience working with children and adolescents - Required
• Knowledge of sensory integration, emotional regulation frameworks, and social skill development strategies an asset.