140191 - Occupational Therapist - North Shore Mental Health

Occupational Therapist - North Shore Mental Health

Job ID

2025-140191

City

North Vancouver

Work Location
HOpe Center 4th Flr
Department
Mental Health Allied Health
Home Worksite
70 - HOpe Acute
Labour Agreement
Health Science Professionals
Union
400 - HS Professional HSA
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Temporary Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Therapy Services
Salary Grade
P1
Min Hourly
CAD $42.56/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $52.95/Hr.
Shift Times
0800-1600
Days Off
Saturday, Stats, Sunday
Position Start Date
As soon as possible
End Date
9/26/2025
Position End Date - Incumbent
Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent.
Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr.

Job Summary

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Mental Health team working out of the HOpe Centre in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team

As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will:
Provide occupational therapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Perform assessments on client's occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach.
Plan and implement outcome oriented services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the services.
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.
As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.
Qualifications

Education & 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).
Knowledge & Abilities
Broad knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
Broad knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.
Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated 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 ability to provide effective consultation.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
Demonstrated 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.
Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement

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.

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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

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

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the

Internal Career Portal

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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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