Occupational Therapist | MHSU

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

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join the Kamloops Mental Health and Substance Use Cognitive Remediation Team. This role focuses on providing cognitive remediation services to clients and requires a degree in Occupational Therapy. The position includes responsibilities such as assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. The position is term specific until March 2025 and offers various employee benefits including financial support for moving and professional development resources.

Benefits

Financial moving support

Strong employee benefit package

Defined Pension Plan

Mentorship opportunities

$1,000 yearly for courses

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Focus on safety and employee wellness

Qualifications

• Experience providing cognitive remediation services to clients.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment planning, and implementation for clients.
• Consult and prescribe necessary equipment.
• Guide and direct Rehabilitation Assistants in therapeutic activities.

Skills

Client-centered approach

Assessment and treatment planning

Cognitive remediation techniques

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Kamloops Mental Health and Substance Use (MSHU) Cognitive Remediation Team has an immediate term specific full time Occupational Therapist opening.

What We Offer

• 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
• 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

This Occupational Therapist position is a term specific position till March 2025. Focus is on providing services, such as action based cognitive remediation, to MSHU clients. The position is based in Kamloops with some combined regional travel and virtual intervention. 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

Living in Kamloops offers a blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventure set against the backdrop of stunning natural beauty. Situated at the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers, Kamloops boasts a semi-arid climate with warm summers and mild winters, making it an ideal playground for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Residents enjoy easy access to a wealth of recreational activities, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and fishing, with numerous parks and trails scattered throughout the city and surrounding areas. Beyond its natural attractions, Kamloops offers a vibrant cultural scene, with art galleries, museums, and festivals celebrating the region's Indigenous heritage and artistic community.