Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (IPU)

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist provides clinical assessments, consultations, and interventions to psychiatric patients to maximize functional independence and safety. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment goals, facilitate group therapy, and manage the transition of patients back into the community.

Job details

The Occupational Therapist provides clinical assessments, consultations, and interventions to psychiatric patients to maximize functional independence and safety. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment goals, facilitate group therapy, and manage the transition of patients back into the community. Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy and possess at least one year of recent, related experience in a psychiatric setting. Full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is required.

What you’ll do

The Occupational Therapist provides clinical assessments, consultations, and interventions to psychiatric patients to maximize functional independence and safety. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment goals, facilitate group therapy, and manage the transition of patients back into the community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy and possess at least one year of recent, related experience in a psychiatric setting. Full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is required.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational therapy
• Psychiatric assessment
• Behavioral management
• Crisis intervention
• Group therapy
• Care planning
• Discharge planning
• Patient education
• Clinical documentation
• Evidence-based practice
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Neurobehavioural cognitive exams
• ADL/IADL assessments
• Rehabilitation practices

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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