Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Occupational Therapist to join the North East Adult Mental Health team, supporting various Mental Health and Substance Use programs in Vancouver, BC. This position will work for Northeast Mental Health Team and other Vancouver Community MHSU sites as relief. Apply today to join our team!

As an Occupational Therapist you will:

• Provide occupational therapy services and treatments using current theory and evidence-based practice.
• Work in a team-based environment to develop, implement and evaluate occupational therapy services to clients.
• Consult, confer, and/or collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the promotion of quality improvement activities, interdisciplinary research and coordinating activities consistent with clinical best practices.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Three (3) years’ recent related clinical experience in mental health and substance use services, including one (1) year coaching or group facilitation experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client-based and family centred model of care.
• Knowledge of COTBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice related to the treatment and care of the designated client population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Knowledge of VCH policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of research methodology and related processes.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational materials and programs for the designated client population.
• Ability to promote a creative learning environment including ability to use critical thinking in teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals and/or groups.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport and working relationships with various stakeholders based on respect.
• Ability to develop and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills including ability to manage conflict issues.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• 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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

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


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.