OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE USE

Northern Health; Terrace; Sur place; CAD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Extended health benefits

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Northern Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver evidence-based OT services for clients with complex mental health and substance use concerns. You will assess performance, plan interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team under supervision.

The role requires BC registration, two years of relevant experience, and driving access. Expect a full-time schedule, with opportunities for professional leadership and education within the Specialized Services department.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with BC College license
• Eligible for CAOT membership
• Two years’ related experience in mental health/substance use setting or equivalent

Responsabilités

• Assess clients' occupational performance using evidence-based approaches.
• Plan and implement outcome-oriented occupational therapy services.
• Provide education and counseling to clients/families and lead/guide rehab assistants.
• Contribute to program quality improvement initiatives and research.

Connaissances

Recovery knowledge

Psychosocial rehabilitation

Mental Health Act knowledge

Community resources

Conflict management

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Client-centered care

Independent work

Formation

Registration with College of Health and Care Professionals BC

Outils

Computerized client care information system

Description du poste

Position Summary

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

Qualfications

• Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
• Two (2) years’ recent, related experience in a mental health and substance use treatment setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and use of a personal vehicle for business related use as required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness and substance use.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
• Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behavior and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups, and community agency personnel.
• Broad knowledge of therapy theory and clinical practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to provide effective consultation.
• Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated program/area.
• Basic understanding of trauma-informed care
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and software.
• Basic knowledge of clinical standardized tests and measures.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Skill in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate to occupational therapy treatment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.