Senior Occupational Therapist Digital Dependency

1 day ago

Ottawa, ON, Canada University of Ottawa Full-time $96,000 - $121,000 Contract

Support student well-being through Occupational Performance Coaching and virtual clinical services at the University of Ottawa’s Minto Sports Complex.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will support students and post-doctoral fellows experiencing digital dependency and related mental health challenges. Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Mental Health Services, you will deliver occupation-focused, strengths-based care with professional autonomy. The position contributes to academic participation, early intervention, coordinated care, and continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver Occupational Performance Coaching primarily through virtual services
  • Monitor progress using COPM, DASS-21, and standardized tools
  • Coordinate care and referral pathways with Health Promotion Specialists
  • Promote digital dependency awareness among campus stakeholders
  • Maintain documentation meeting COTO and University standards

Requirements:

  • Current registration in good standing with COTO
  • At least three years of relevant clinical experience
  • Experience in health care, mental health, counselling, or health promotion
  • Strengths-based, client-driven, goal-oriented coaching experience
  • French and English proficiency at required levels

Apply occupational therapy, coaching, and mental health expertise to strengthen student participation and wellness at the University of Ottawa.