Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit at Fraser Health. The successful candidate will provide occupational therapy services to patients/clients in a psychiatric setting, using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional practice standards and clinical policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides occupational therapy assessments, consultations, and interventions to psychiatric patients/clients to maximize function and promote independence and safety.
  • Determines the appropriate use of recognized occupational therapy assessment tools and conducts appropriate assessments.
  • Collaborates with colleagues, patients/clients, and caregivers to develop individual treatment goals.
  • Provides treatment and/or teaching to patients/clients and caregivers to restore, develop, or maintain functional status.
  • Identifies resources required for treatment, including tests, materials, equipment, and funding, and initiates requests for external funding as required.
  • Facilitates the group therapy process through the use of cognitive, behavioral, psycho-educational, problem-solving, and crisis intervention methods.
  • Facilitates transitioning back to the community.
  • Prepares written assessments/reports, including recommendations, to facilitate patient/client success in rehabilitation.
  • Monitors and evaluates patient/client outcomes.
  • Role models and demonstrates occupational therapy techniques and practices to staff and students, provides information based on application of theories, concepts, and principles, and ensures compliance with standards of practice.
  • Provides clinical expertise, consultation, and leadership in evidence-based occupational therapy practice to patients/clients and/or staff.
  • Maintains client records by documenting client assessments, preparing progress notes, and writing reports in accordance with established professional/organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Promotes continuous quality improvement by participating on local committees and planning bodies, engaging in program/practice evaluation, identifying opportunities for improved effectiveness, and engaging in ongoing professional development.
  • Maintains workload statistics in accordance with professional standards.

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • One year's recent, related experience in a psychiatric setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
  • Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - BC (CAOT-BC).

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial aspects of mental health issues.
  • Familiarity with DSM IV criteria.
  • Knowledge of behavioral management strategies and techniques.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and policies.
  • Thorough knowledge of rehabilitation practices in Psychiatry.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, the healthcare team, and community agency personnel.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and provide consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, and deliver in-services, presentations, psycho-educational, and support groups.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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