Occupational Therapist | Mental Health

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Kamloops is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide critical assessment and treatment services. The ideal candidate will contribute to patient care within a supportive interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include treatment planning, consultation, and mentoring Rehabilitation Assistants. This position offers a great benefits package and professional development opportunities. Enjoy the vibrant lifestyle in Kamloops, known for its outdoor recreation, arts scene, and community wellness.

Benefits

Strong employee benefit package

Defined Pension Plan

$1,000 per year for courses

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Experience in assessment, treatment planning, and program planning.
• Knowledge of client-centered therapy approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment planning, and implementation.
• Consult and educate patients and caregivers.
• Direct Rehabilitation Assistants in treatment procedures.

Skills

Client-centered approach

Assessment and treatment planning

Program planning

Consultation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Interior Health’s Kamloops Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Services based in Lansdowne Centre has a permanent full‑time Occupational Therapist opening. Shifts are Monday‑Friday 8:30‑16:30.

What We Offer

• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Financial moving support for eligible positions
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Development resources for leadership skills
• Focus on diversity and inclusion
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist plays a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to patients and/or their caregivers. Operating within a client‑centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, you make a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. You will provide work direction to the Rehabilitation Assistants working with the rehabilitation team in regard to transfer of function.

About this Location

Proud to be Canada's Tournament Capital, the city of Kamloops is situated in the heart of the southern interior at the meeting of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Kamloops is the 3rd largest city outside the Lower Mainland and is the centre of commercial trade and services for the region. Residents enjoy a lively professional arts scene that offers up a variety of galleries, the symphony, and a number of live theatres, modern shops, excellent parks and multi‑use trails, world‑class ski and golf resorts, top recreational facilities as well as an endless choice of water sports and fishing lakes. Kamloops is home to some of the best mountain biking in North America and the renowned four‑season resort Sun Peaks is only 45 minutes away. Blue skies, endless sunshine, one thousand lakes and spectacular landscapes make the Kamloops region the natural place to work and play.

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