Occupational Therapist - ACTT South East

1 month ago
Markham, Ontario — Hybrid$78K - $95KFull TimeOccupational Therapist
✓ No Call

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Posted 57 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CMHA as a Occupational Therapist – $78K-$95K, Hybrid Work in United States. Why work for CMHA York Region? We deliver quality mental health and addictions services that promote recovery and health, and end stigma.

Key Responsibilities

  • yr. on. ca [AODA@cmha
  • yr. on. ca] Application Procedure: If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha
  • yr. on. ca/careers/. Click on the “Apply Now” button and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume. Complete the application form and submit the following:
  • Cover letter with 300 words or less and tell us why you would want this role and why you should be considered for the position (PDF or Word)

Requirements

  • making and in building relationships. The OT may be assigned to different programs as required based on need. Requirements:
  • Registration and member in good standing with COTO (College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario).
  • Bachelors or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Experience working in community with adults with serious mental illness and substance overuse challenges is preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $78K - $95K
  • Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join CMHA as a Occupational Therapist – $78K-$95K, Hybrid Work.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyClient AssessmentBehavior ManagementEmotion ManagementMotor CoordinationSensory PerceptionVisual PerceptionResilience BuildingCase ManagementCrisis InterventionCounselingCommunicationTeam BuildingDecision MakingRelationship BuildingGroup Facilitation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - ACTT South East at CMHA a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at CMHA is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Occupational Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

CMHA lists compensation for this psychologist position at $78k to $95k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($78k–$95k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Client Assessment, Behavior Management, Emotion Management, Motor Coordination, Sensory Perception, Visual Perception, Resilience Building. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist conducts assessments covering daily living activities, behavior, emotion, and motor/perceptual functions to help clients minimize distressing feelings and achieve their goals. This role involves collaborating with various services, referring clients to external resources, ...

Benefits package: Competitive Total Compensation, HOOPP Pension Plan, Comprehensive Health Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About CMHA

Mental Health Care
Newmarket, Ontario
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Total Compensation
HOOPP Pension Plan
Comprehensive Health Benefits
6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago