Occupational Therapist, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Under direction of the Client Care Coordinator the Occupational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide direct and indirect rehabilitation services including assessment, intervention, consultation, education and support services related to occupational performance (person-occupation-environment) from a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) perspective for adults with a serious and persistent mental illness receiving Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services. The Occupational Therapist is expected to engage the individual client and his/her support systems as people with full competence and as full collaborators in service planning, delivery and evaluation.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University. Two years' recent experience working with psychiatric clients in an acute or community psychiatric setting. Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - British Columbia (CAOT - BC).
Valid B.C. Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business use.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of current psychiatric (psychosocial) rehabilitation and recovery practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the major categories of mental illness and their appropriate treatments.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the analysis and application of activities related to occupational performance.
• Ability to utilize outcome measurement tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment in a community setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families and other members of the health care team and community agencies.
• Ability to work effectively with others as well as independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to problem-solve and exercise sound judgment in professional practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

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 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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