Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Four (4) years’ recent related clinical experience including two (2) years’ supervisory and administrative experience in the community mental healthcare field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice within a client and family-centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy/psychiatric rehabilitation principles and techniques.
• Broad knowledge of Recovery philosophy and mental illness, issues and treatments.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client/resident.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of trauma informed practice.
• Demonstrated ability to implement the principles of indigenous cultural safety.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with clients/residents and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to stimulate client’s interest, assess results of programs and work effectively on an individual or group basis.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective supervision, leadership, facilitation, guidance, and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the designated program offering occupational and psychiatric rehabilitation services and peer support to identified clients.
• Supervises staff.
• Establishes priorities and coordinates work assignments.
• Monitors and evaluates program service outcomes.
• Discusses evaluations and clarifies performance expectations with staff.
• Coordinates staff selection.
• Acts as a clinical resource for team members and students.
• Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Provides assessment and treatment services including crisis intervention as needed.
• Provides consultative and direct services to clients, families, staff, and community health professionals.
• Maintains client records.
• Maintains budget information, statistical records, and reports.
• Coordinates on-going team planning, evaluation, and quality improvement activities.
• Participates in approved research.
• Participates in and/or leads internal and external committees, meetings, and/or corporate initiatives.