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MHSU Case Worker, OT
MHSU Case Worker, OT
Case Worker - Assertive Community Treatment
Case Worker - Assertive Community Treatment
Case Worker - Bilingual - French
Case Worker - Bilingual - French
Mental Health Worker - The Lily & Crosstown
Mental Health Worker - The Lily & Crosstown
Spice Worker
Spice Worker
Intensive Case Management (ICM) Clinician
Intensive Case Management (ICM) Clinician
Social Worker/Counsellor - Patient and Family Counselling Cancer Care - BC Cancer Victoria
Social Worker/Counsellor - Patient and Family Counselling Cancer Care - BC Cancer Victoria
Social Worker, Primary Care Network
Social Worker, Primary Care Network
Social Worker (Master's) Hope to Health P1
Social Worker (Master's) Hope to Health P1
Community Housing Worker (Casual)
Community Housing Worker (Casual)
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About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the administrative direction of the Coordinator and as a part of the therapeutic team which includes the Clinical Director, the Case Manager is responsible for assessing, coordinating and delivering primary therapeutic, case management and clinical occupational therapy services for assigned clients in community settings and providing consultative services to clients in acute care or tertiary settings. Such services are provided in accordance with care plans developed by the multidisciplinary clinical team, the individual and/or the family.
####QUALIFICATIONS:
####Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Knowledge of current therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice; two (2) years' recent related experience including experience working in a mental health and addictions environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.
####Skills And Abilities
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Clinical understanding of affective disorders, schizophrenia and other serious psychiatric disorders and their treatment, using a comprehensive bio psychosocial model of care.
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Clinical understanding of addictions diagnosis and treatment when such addictions co-occur with other serious psychiatric disorders.
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Ability to integrate and apply COTBC Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice in the context of community mental health and addictions practice.
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Demonstrated ability to apply the occupational performance model, i.e., assess (physical, mental/psychological/functional and environmental), analyze, plan, make decisions, organize, prioritize, evaluate, and communicate as required.
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Ability to work in an outreach case management modality.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts, including patients/clients, families, staff, physicians, psychiatrists, community and public agencies.
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Ability to organize work effectively, establish and carry out priorities to meet critical deadlines.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Demonstrated ability to prepare/maintain a variety of charts, records/reports related to work.
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Familiarity and understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to mental health and addictions.
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Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.
Job Requirements: https://jd.viha.ca/JD943.pdf
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About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.