OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Northern Health - BC; Terrace; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to join the Specialized Services (MHSU Outreach/Substance Use Stabilization Service) team in British Columbia. You will assess clients with complex mental health needs, plan and deliver outcome-focused therapy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and optimize health outcomes.

Working Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, you will provide education, leadership, and clinical guidance while contributing to

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the BC College of Occupational Therapists.
• Experience applying evidence-based assessments and interventions in mental health.
• Ability to work within a client- and family-centered recovery model.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to individuals with complex mental health needs and possible co-occurring conditions.
• Perform assessments of clients’ occupational performance and plan/implement outcome-oriented services.
• Maintain records, participate in interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to service quality improvement.
• Educate and counsel clients and families; provide leadership and clinical guidance to rehabilitation staff.

Skills

Registered Occupational Therapist

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registration with College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia

Job description

Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Services (MHSU Outreach/Substance Use Stabilization Service) department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, within the context of a client and family-centered recovery model, in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia and the vision and values of the organization, the Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to individuals who have complex mental health illnesses and may have co-occurring addictions and medical conditions, to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Performs assessments of clients’ occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach, plans and implements outcome-oriented services, evaluates the effectiveness of the services, prepares, and maintains records, participates in interdisciplinary research, demonstrates safe and effective resource utilization and quality management, and contributes to the development, review, and promotion of occupational therapy services. Uses knowledge and skill in the area of professional practice to independently manage a complex caseload and implements occupational therapy services utilizing diverse intervention approaches. Acts as an Occupational Therapy resource for the designated area/s and provides education and counseling to clients/families. As required, contributes to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, provides leadership, direction, and clinical guidance to rehabilitation staff, and participates in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, and education.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 17:00