Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Tertiary Mental Health team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will:

• Provide 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.
• Perform assessments of clients’ occupational performance utilizing an evidence‑based approach.
• Plan and implement outcome oriented services.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the services.
• Prepare and maintain records, participate in interdisciplinary research, demonstrate safe and effective resource utilization and quality management, and contribute to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.
• Use knowledge and skill in the area of professional practice to independently manage a complex caseload and implement occupational therapy services utilizing diverse intervention approaches.
• Act as an Occupational Therapy resource for the designated area/s and provides education and counseling to clients/families.
• As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, provide leadership, direction and clinical guidance to rehabilitation staff and participates in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.

ABOUT WILLOW PAVILION (VGH) Willow Pavilion is a Regional Tertiary Mental Health & Substance Use facility located on the Vancouver General Hospital Campus.  It is an advanced practice environment that offers wrap‑around services to clients experiencing refractory psychiatric conditions. The interdisciplinary team includes occupational, physical, vocational, and recreation therapists and assistants, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, nurses, rehabilitation workers, doctors, peer support workers and others.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Baccalaureate in Occupational Therapy.
• Two (2) years’ recent, related experience working in a psychiatric setting with individuals who have complex mental health and addictions issues or equivalent.
• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• and many more listed in the posting.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Relocation Assistance may be available

Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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