CMHA VANCOUVER-FRASER BRANCH
POSITION POSTING
JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist, PPMB Research Project
UNION: Health Sciences Association (HSA)
CLASSIFICATION: Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association, Occupational Therapist Grade II (a), $37.24 to $46.39
REPORTS TO:
Clinical Supervisor: PPMB Project Manager
Administrative Supervisor: Director, Recovery and Innovation
FTE: 1.0 FTE (Full-Time, Permanent)
HOURS OF WORK: 9 – 5
START DATE: ASAP
WORKING AT CMHA-VF: CMHA-VF is committed to employment equity and prioritizes the hiring of individuals from underrepresented groups including trans and gender diverse persons, Indigenous/Two-Spirit people, people of color, and people with disabilities.
POSITION SUMMARY
This Occupational Therapist position will work within an interdisciplinary team including a Job Developer and Vocational Therapist to provide evidence-based interventions to people receiving income assistance who have the designation Persons with Persistent and Multiple Barriers (PPMB) or those accessing Primary Care. Working within the context of a client centered care approach and the vision/values of CMHA, the Occupational Therapist plans, develops and implements psychosocial rehabilitation assessment and intervention to clients referred to the program. Collaborates with family members / significant others, inter-disciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in health services and education.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses clients’ functional abilities/disabilities, goals, interests, needs, safety and environmental supports and resources by using recognized and specialized formal and informal occupational therapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and/or physical assessments. Develops a plan to meet the identified client needs, in partnership with the client, caregivers/family, employers and other health care providers.
- Provides education and counseling to clients / families / employers regarding the functional and rehabilitation issues of clients in the areas of personal life, leisure, education and work and provides information and guidance to other caregivers and health providers.
- Acts as a group leader/co-leader in the provision of groups to meet the rehabilitation and psycho-educational needs of clients in the areas of personal life, leisure, education and work.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary staff, health care professionals, employers and clients / families / caregivers and other community resources in the identification and resolution of client / family / caregiver care / employer issues, revision or termination of services, cultural and language barriers, ethical dilemmas, and coordination and integration of care, and makes referrals to other services providers, as appropriate.
- May act as case manager for a small number of rehab-ready clients.
- Maintains records in accordance with established procedures and policies and prepares/maintains statistical data, correspondence reports and other documentation, as required.
- Participates in in-services, inter-disciplinary case conference, committees, rehabilitation team meetings, and research activities, as required by CMHA, and collegially shares information, demonstrates and/or provides guidance on clinical/health related tasks, and reassigns clinical/health related tasks, if necessary.
- Represents the program and CMHA on local and regional committees and program planning and standards committees and participates in research activities, as required.
- Maintains standards of practice and develops professional competence through in-service and other educational means, as required by CMHA.
- Provides ongoing commitment to client services, program evaluation and continuous improvement to ensure best practice client services and that services are provided in most effective way.
- Performs other related duties, as required.
GENERAL
- Attends regular staff meetings, committee meetings and others as required.
- Submits regular activity reports, timesheets, expense forms, etc. as required.
- Reinforces and models work-related behaviour and interpersonal skills.
- Represents the agency in a professional manner.
- Provides cover for other program staff as appropriate and required.
- Complete First/Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, and Suicide Awareness Training or any other training as deemed appropriate by the employer.
- Other related duties as appropriate and required.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Master in Occupational Therapy from a recognized program and one-year satisfactory experience in a psychiatric and/or substance use setting working with adults.
- Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
- Considerable understanding of occupational therapy principles and techniques.
- Demonstrated understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) principles and techniques, preferably using the Recovery Centred Clinical System.
- Working knowledge of community health agencies and available services. Considerable understanding of vocational/educational assessment procedures together with a comprehensive knowledge of community resources and social services.
- Demonstrated abilities in facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques, and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, evaluate and modify rehabilitation programs / services and to plan / deliver and evaluate therapeutic programs.
- Demonstrated group work skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload and adapt to a changing caseload.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct functional and specialized OT assessments.
- Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to defuse difficult and complex situations.
- Proven ability to respond therapeutically to clients by telephone.
- Ability to stimulate clients' interest, assess results of programs and work effectively on an individual or group basis.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
- Ability and commitment to work well with administration support and clerical staff are essential.
- Intermediate computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and outcome measurement and client relations management software.
- Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job.
- Successful completion of the Indigenous Cultural Safety training program is an asset.
- Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset in this position.
- Strong relationship building skills; including the ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities in a way that is culturally safe and trauma-informed.
- Fluency in a second language desirable.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification.
- BC Driver’s Licence and use of a reliable personal vehicle during shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From $37.24 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC
