Director of Occupational Therapy

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a passionate and dedicated occupational therapist with expertise in autism services? Footholds Therapy Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Occupational Therapy Services to lead our team in providing heartfelt, high-quality care to individuals with autism and other developmental challenges.

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership and Management : Oversee the delivery of occupational therapy services across our Nanaimo and Courtenay locations, providing supervision and mentorship to Behavioural Interventionists (BIs) for best practice implementation.

Program Development : Design and implement evidence-based therapy programs that meet the unique needs of clients with autism, monitoring and evaluating effectiveness.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration : Work closely with a diverse team of professionals, including speech-language pathologists and psychologists, to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Client and Family Support : Establish strong relationships with clients and families, providing education, resources, and regular updates on progress.

Quality Assurance : Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, participating in program audits and implementing continuous improvement.

Community Engagement : Advocate for autism awareness and services, promoting our programs within the community and forming partnerships with local organizations and schools.

Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia

Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, specifically working with pediatric populations and autism spectrum disorders.

Previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative team-oriented approach.

Eligible for the Registry of Autism Services (RAS) or committed to pursuing this recognition.

Benefits :

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental.

$3000 signing Bonus

Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

A supportive and collaborative work environment with a dedicated team of professionals.

Application Process :

Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role to and .

Company Description

Footholds Therapy Center offers a broad range of assessment and therapeutic services, all while maintaining our core values of holistic safety and neurodiversity-affirming care.

While Footholds specializes in assessment / intervention for autistic / ADHD children and youth, we offer services to all people with special needs irrespective of their diagnosis or developmental stage.

Our unique programming offers Behaviour Consultation, SLP and OT intervention.

Company Description

Footholds Therapy Center offers a broad range of assessment and therapeutic services, all while maintaining our core values of holistic safety and neurodiversity-affirming care.

While Footholds specializes in assessment / intervention for autistic / ADHD children and youth, we offer services to all people with special needs irrespective of their diagnosis or developmental stage.

Our unique programming offers Behaviour Consultation, SLP and OT intervention.