Occupational Therapist - Assertive Community Treatment

Vancouver Coastal Health

  • Vancouver, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Occupational Therapist to join the Assertive Community Treatment team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!Join a dynamic, transdisciplinary, community-based team where you'll support individuals with complex mental health and substance use conditions through personalized, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care. The role offers an opportunity to explore the diverse scope of Occupational Therapy practice, collaborate with the team and community, use various therapeutic approaches, build lasting relationships with clients, and deliver client-centered interventions. If you thrive in an environment allows for independent and team-based work, for flexibility and creativity, and are passionate about making a lasting impact, apply today to join our team!As an Occupational Therapist you will:
  • Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team by providing occupational therapy services to designated clients who are seriously affected by substance use and mental health problems to enable them to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
  • Travel to various work locations, performs assessments on client’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach, plan and implement outcome oriented services, evaluate the effectiveness of the services and acts as a clinical resource for the team.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services by participating in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)ACT is a team-based, person-centered service delivery model that combines treatment, rehabilitation and support services using transdisciplinary team-based care as a community alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. These teams provide intensive, specific and continuous services to meet the needs of individuals living with serious and persistent mental health and/or substance use challenges, who have not benefited from traditional outpatient programs. ACT teams bring health care and life-skills support to clients, all of whom would have challenges accessing health care and other social supports. ACT uses a trauma informed approach to promote recovery through community-based treatment and rehabilitation. The ACT team strives to support clients to maintain wellness in the community, reduce the number of client contacts with police, access substance use supports and harm reduction, and improve the quality of life for clients.QualificationsEducation & Experience
  • 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).
  • Two (2) years’ recent, related clinical experience in a complex health care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Valid B.C. Driver’s License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice within a client/d family centred model of care.
  • Knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
  • Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
  • Knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.
  • Knowledge of research process and methodology.
  • Ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
  • Ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented
Care. * Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
  • Ability to provide effective consultation.
  • Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
  • Ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
  • Demonstrated skill in occupational therapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
  • Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software application.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing StatementThe 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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.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
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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