OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE USE

Northern Health - BC; Terrace; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to join our Specialized Services department in a dynamic, client-centered setting. You will assess and treat individuals with complex mental health illnesses and/or substance use concerns, using evidence-based approaches and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and optimal health outcomes.

Under supervision of the manager, you will provide education to clients and families, mentor rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Registered OT with BC college/registration and current practice status.
• Experience with complex mental health and/or substance use cases.
• Ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team and client-centered recovery model.
• Proven skills in education, counseling, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to clients with complex mental health or substance use concerns.
• Perform assessments of clients’ occupational performance using evidence-based methods.
• Plan and implement outcome-oriented services and evaluate effectiveness.
• Educate and counsel clients and families; mentor rehabilitation assistants.

Skills

OT practice

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Client-centered care

Evidence-based approach

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job description

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? 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 department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia and within the context of a client and family-centered recovery model, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position provides occupational therapy services to individuals who have complex mental health illnesses and/or substance use concerns and may have co-occurring 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, work direction, and clinical guidance to rehabilitation assistants, and participates in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, and education.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00