At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with mental health challenges through engaging activities and community navigation.
- Company: Fraser Health, a leader in community health care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to respect, caring, and trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Registered Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health settings.
The predicted salary is between 56.17 - 56.17 $ per hour.
Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $45.15 - $56.17 / hour.
Job Summary: Mental Health Centre Occupational Therapists work with adult clients (individually and in groups) referred by their Most Responsible Clinician for support with diverse occupations such as volunteering, education, social activities, community navigation, daily routines, or dating. Clients may have any type of mental health diagnosis. Mental Health Centre OTs also assess clients’ IADL support needs and make impactful recommendations to enhance supports. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. If you're ready to join a team dedicated to providing care and support, together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families, empowering them on their journey to recovery.
Detailed Overview: Abiding by Fraser Health Policies and Procedures impacting rehabilitation and recovery services, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides direct and indirect specialized occupational therapy services to clients of their area of practice using recognized occupational therapy tools and techniques. Services include client assessment, planning, group and individual interventions, and transition planning; consultation with and education for other professionals, contracted agencies and natural supports; and support services for clients and natural supports. The Occupational Therapist engages with individual clients and support systems as full collaborators in service planning, delivery, and evaluation; develops partnerships with community agencies to encourage client participation; focuses on occupational performance (person-occupation-environment) from a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) perspective for Mental Health & Substance Use program clients; provides input into the evaluation of process and outcomes to ensure quality of services; participates in joint planning with team members for overall service delivery to clients, and works collaboratively with MHSU staff, agencies, and community service providers. This position may be required to work in different settings such as at more than one location within an assigned geographical area, or within a virtual/remote service delivery environment.
Responsibilities:
- Screens and assesses client's functional capacity, occupational performance, and environmental supports to make appropriate referrals.
- Reviews relevant clinical information and discusses the referral with the team including the client, their most responsible clinician and agencies involved.
- Conducts home assessments/community visits as required.
- Analyses and reviews assessment results with the client to determine a course of action.
- Provides individual and group treatment with selected clients of the mental health and substance use program.
- Identifies appropriate Frame of Reference for intervention/treatment and develops treatment goals with the client and treatment team.
- Assists in the provision of education regarding rehabilitation and recovery to mental health & substance use program staff.
- Applies psychosocial rehabilitation approach with mental health & substance use program clients/consumers.
- Supports overall service delivery of the program through joint planning.
- Reviews programs, identifies program strengths, and recommends improvements.
- Represents their program, service area, or profession on Fraser Health and local committees.
- Coordinates rehabilitation resources.
- Collaborates with community agencies and communicates to provide specialized information regarding roles and services.
- Acts as a consultant/resource regarding psychosocial rehabilitation to community agencies.
- Supervises as preceptor to occupational therapy students as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
- Two (2) years' recent related experience working in a community mental health and/or substance use setting.
- Valid B.C. Class V Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business purposes.
Skills And Abilities:
- Working knowledge of current psychiatric rehabilitation, psychosocial approaches, and recovery practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the major categories of mental illness and substance use and their appropriate rehabilitation treatments.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to use activity analysis to assess occupational performance.
- Ability to utilize outcome measurement tools.
- Demonstrated leadership and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a community team setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
- Ability to problem-solve and exercise sound clinical reasoning.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
About Fraser Health: Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. Together, we are the heart of health care.
Community Occupational Therapist – Chilliwack Mental Health Centre employer: Fraser Health Authority
Fraser Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation and performance in healthcare, offering a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. Located in Surrey, BC, the Central City Tower provides a vibrant environment that supports work-life balance and fosters a sense of community among over 50,000 staff members. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Fraser Health ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
