Occupational Therapist, Assertive Community Treatment Specialist

5 days ago


New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team at Fraser Health Authority. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing rehabilitation services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Client Assessment and Intervention: Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' functional capacity, occupational performance status, and environmental supports using recognized occupational therapy and psychosocial rehabilitation tools.
  2. Rehabilitation Planning: Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized rehabilitation plans in collaboration with clients, their support systems, and interdisciplinary team members.
  3. Direct Intervention: Provide direct individual and group intervention to support clients in achieving their goals, including life skills, education, employment, and leisure programs.
  4. Consultation and Referral: Provide consultation, referral, and linking support to facilitate clients' effective entry and participation in community-based programs and services.
  5. Team Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary activities, such as client conferences and team meetings, to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients.
  6. Community Liaison: Act as a consultant/resource to community-based agencies providing rehabilitation services to ACT team clients, supporting the delivery of effective rehabilitation services.
  7. Program Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist in monitoring and evaluating programs to identify strengths and areas for improvement, and provide statistical reports and other related materials.
  8. Education and Training: Provide in-service education to service providers and assist in the development of training workshops to meet identified training needs related to rehabilitation.
  9. Student Education: Participate in student education by providing guidance and supervision to occupational therapy students, rehabilitation assistant students, and/or work experience students.
Requirements
  • 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 Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
  • 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.
About Fraser Health Authority

Fraser Health Authority is a leading healthcare provider in British Columbia, serving over 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and are dedicated to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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