RAZA AHSAN
Ajax,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with background in providing patient-centered support. Possess strong skills in developing individualized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based practice and therapeutic interventions. Strengths include exceptional communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Previous work has made significant impact on improving patients' physical abilities and enhancing overall quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, People and Teams
CMHA York Region and South Simcoe
Aurora, Ontario
09.2025 - Current
- Managed team operations to ensure efficient service delivery to clients for four programs at CMHA.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Worked closely with the Director of Service to oversee budget management and resource allocation based on program funding.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular feedback and assessment reviews.
- Implemented policies to improve client engagement and support services.
Clinical Supervisor - ACTT
CMHA York Region and South Simcoe
Markham, Canada
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Facilitate clinical team development, ensuring safety and effective treatment planning for optimal care
- Lead quality improvements in case management, enhancing client outcomes and satisfaction
- Manage waitlists and referrals, optimizing caseload distribution to balance team workload
- Collaborate with hospitals and service providers to maintain high standards of clinical care
- Develop agency-wide orientation framework, ensuring seamless onboarding of new clinical staff
- Analyze client feedback to refine therapy approaches, enhancing treatment efficacy
Occupational Therapist - Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) Program
CMHA York Region and South Simcoe
Newmarket, Canada
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented occupational therapy role in CHO Program, enhancing client support in 15 homes
- Assisted clients with mental health diagnoses in overcoming barriers to occupational performance
- Provided consultation, one-on-one treatment, and facilitated various group activities for client support
- Created assessment and treatment processes for financial management, symptom management, and daily living
- Mentored student OTs, enhancing their clinical skills and understanding of community mental health roles
Education
Masters in Science - Occupational Therapy
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario08.2019
Honors Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, Ontario05.2016
Skills
- MoCA certified
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic interventions
- Team collaboration
- Patient rapport building
- Mental health interventions
- Strong Oral and Written Communication
- Family and Client Centered Practitioner
Certification
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Deep Democracy - Level 1 Training
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills Training
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Occupational Therapists - Level 1
• MoCA Certified
• Deep Democracy - Level 1 Training
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills Training
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Occupational Therapists - Level 1
• MoCA Certified
Accomplishments
- Chosen for the 2023-24 Leadership Edge program at CMHA, a development initiative focused on cultivating leadership abilities, including strategic thinking and talent development.
- Chair of the Occupational Therapy Community of Practice at CMHA (2020-2025), spearheading initiatives to advance occupational therapy practices and advocating for occupational therapists as a key member of inter-professional practice committees.
- Mentored and supported the professional growth of new graduate and student occupational therapists through roles as a tutor (McMaster University), preceptor (Queen's University), and mentor.
Timeline
Manager, People and Teams
CMHA York Region and South Simcoe
09.2025 - Current
Clinical Supervisor - ACTT
CMHA York Region and South Simcoe
04.2023 - 08.2025
Occupational Therapist - Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) Program
CMHA York Region and South Simcoe
09.2020 - 04.2023
Masters in Science - Occupational Therapy
McMaster University
Honors Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Ontario Institute of Technology