Occupational Therapist

Lumenus Foundation

$84K — $91K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists
  • Minimum 2 years' clinical experience
  • Experience with children/youth with mental health and developmental disabilities is a plus
  • Strong communication skills in various forms
  • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy frameworks and intervention strategies
  • Additional languages like French and knowledge of ABA principles are advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Administer diagnostic tests and assessments to identify client problem areas
  • Establish and document treatment goals and plans for clients
  • Provide client care as per established treatment plans
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions
  • Communicate regularly with team members about client care
  • Engage with community-based service providers involved in client care
  • Document occupational therapy involvement in client records
  • Model therapeutic strategies for staff and caregivers
  • Provide consultation to families and community agencies
  • Support referrals to external professionals when needed
  • Maintain clinical competence and a safe work environment

Benefits

  • Engaging work environment in a community-focused organization
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative team atmosphere with interdisciplinary support
  • Significant impact on enhancing the lives of children and youth
  • Involvement in quality assurance activities to improve service delivery
Full Job Description
LOCATION: Toronto, ON

POSITION TYPE: Regular Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

POSTING CLOSING DATE: August 11, 2026

SALARY RANGE: $84,429 - $91,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Through the administration of standardized diagnostic tests or informal assessment measures completes assessments and identifies problem areas for clients who are referred for occupational therapy service;
  • Establishes written treatment goals and plans to address client problem areas;
  • Provides direct and indirect client care in accordance with the treatment plan;
  • Evaluates the impact of occupational therapy intervention on identified problems;
  • Maintains communication with all other team members regarding client care;
  • Participates in meetings with other community-based service providers who are involved in client's care;
  • Documents occupational therapy involvement in client record;
  • Provide suggestions and materials to support staff and other service providers involved with the child's treatment plan;
  • Review assessment findings with the client's family and service team, if applicable;
  • Provide modeling of therapeutic strategies to support staff, educators, and others to ensure consistency in all teaching environments;
  • Provide consultative services to family members, other caregivers and other community agencies involved with the child/client.
  • When necessary and with parental consent, support referrals to outside professionals.
  • Maintains clinical competence;
  • Maintains communication with all other staff members;
  • Supports Lumenus' efforts in quality assurance activities, as required;
  • Participates in education, orientation, and public relations, as required.
  • Maintains a safe work environment;
  • Performs designated administrative duties;
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS:
  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Registration with College of Occupational Therapists.
  • 2 years' experience in a related clinical setting.
  • Experience working with children and youth with mental health, autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge and application of the Occupational Therapy framework, philosophy and theory, interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments, knowledge of development (typical/non-typical), of augmentative communication/writing assessments, and of appropriate OT intervention strategies and techniques.
  • Well-developed communication skills including verbal, non-verbal, presentation and listening skills.
  • Knowledge and experience in implementing principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis is considered an asset.
  • Experience supporting children and youth with sensory processing difficulties.
  • Strong consultation and conceptual analysis skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Experience participating on an interdisciplinary team is considered an asset.
  • Individual Authorizer, Ontario Assistive Devices Program is considered an asset.
  • Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Fluency in French is considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)
  • Valid Ontario Driver's License and reliable vehicle, or appropriate transportation.


TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to visit our website at https://www.lumenus.ca/careers/ and submit their cover letter and resume through our Career Centre on or before August 11, 2026 .

We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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