Occupational Therapist

Monarch House Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North East England is seeking an Occupational Therapist. The role involves assessing and treating clients, primarily children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Candidates should have a Master's in Occupational Therapy and at least one year of experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, mentorship opportunities, and flexible work options. This position requires a valid driver's license and legal authorization to work.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working with children with ASD.
• Master's in Occupational Therapy required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and priorities in an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement treatment plans based on assessments.
• Consult with Behaviour Analysts for ABA Programs.

Skills

Experience with children with ASD

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

CAOT membership or eligibility

Tools

Assessment tools familiarity

Job description

As an Occupational Therapist (OT) on our team you are responsible for developing programs that enable individuals to participate, to their fullest level, in activities that occupy their daily lives. Your client-base will consist of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as individuals of all other ages and needs.

Job type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10AM-6PM and Friday, 9AM-3PM EST
Work setting: Community and center-based. Travel is required Durham and York region

Take an inside look at what you will do each day:

• Assess client needs and family priorities as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Complete assessments using tools such as standardized tests, criterion or curriculum referenced materials, or checklists
• Develop and implement a treatment plan for each client, based on assessment results
• Develop reports as required
• Consult to Behaviour Analysts who supervise Applied Behaviour Analysis Programs for Children with ASD and other needs
• Work collaboratively with the family and other community professionals
• Maintain knowledge in current evidence-based practices
• Collect data and make evidence-based decisions in treatment
• Supervise students pursuing education in Occupational Therapy
• Represent OT department in Monarch House by contributing to clinical policies and procedures and other centre-wide visions

Here is what you will need to be successful:

• At least 1 year experience working with children with ASD
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Experience and familiarity with assessment tools (standardized tests, etc.)
• Member of college (CAOT) or CAOT eligible.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility in scheduling clients
• Comfortable with community work and working independently with support from a regional OT team
• Must possess a driver's license and access to a vehicle for daily use
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

What can Monarch House offer you

• Competitive compensation
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
• Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff)
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
• Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)

Meet your Monarch House team

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your unique perspective is what makes us stronger.

We're a Future-Forward Organization

At Monarch we are committed to innovation and continuous improvement. As a future-focused team, we embrace technology and evolving tools to support our growth and success. We encourage the use of AI and other digital solutions to streamline work, enhance productivity, and stay ahead in a fast-moving landscape.

As such, we value candidates who are comfortable leveraging AI tools to organize their work, solve problems, and manage tasks efficiently. If you’re tech-savvy, adaptable, and excited by the possibilities of working smarter with emerging technologies, we’d love to hear from you.