Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Provide occupational therapy services and treatments using evidence-based practice within a patient and family-centred framework. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and evaluate services and promote quality improvement activities.

Job details

Notice NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, provides occupational therapy services and treatments using current theory and evidence-based practice. Works in a team-based environment to develop, implement and evaluate occupational therapy services to clients. Consults, confers and/or collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the promotion of quality improvement activities, interdisciplinary research and coordinating activities consistent with clinical best practices.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) Three (3) years’ recent related clinical experience in mental health and substance use services, including one (1) year coaching or group facilitation experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client-based and family centred model of care.Knowledge of CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice related to the treatment and care of the designated client population.Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.Knowledge of VCH policies, procedures and standards of care.Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.Knowledge of research methodology and related processes.Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff Demonstrated ability to develop educational materials and programs for the designated client population.Ability to promote a creative learning environment including ability to use critical thinking in teaching.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals and/or groups.Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport and working relationships with various stakeholders based on respect.Ability to develop and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated conflict resolution skills including ability to manage conflict issues.Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.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. Details 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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

What you’ll do

Provide occupational therapy services and treatments using evidence-based practice within a patient and family-centred framework. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and evaluate services and promote quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Requires full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and eligibility for CAOT membership. Candidates need three years of related clinical experience in mental health and substance use, including one year of coaching or group facilitation.

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational Therapy
• Mental Health Care
• Substance Use Services
• Group Facilitation
• Coaching
• Clinical Practice
• Adult Education Principles
• Conflict Resolution
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Case Management
• Patient-Centred Care
• Evidence-Based Practice

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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