Occupational Therapist
4 weeks ago
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 assessments as needed.
- Collaborates with colleagues, patients/clients, and caregivers to develop individual treatment goals and 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.
- Prepares written assessments/reports, including recommendations, to facilitate patient/client success in rehabilitation.
- Monitors and evaluates patient/client outcomes and role models and demonstrates occupational therapy techniques and practices to staff and students.
- 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.
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.
- 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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