Occupational Therapist - Assertive Community Treatment

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.15/Hr.

- CAD $56.17/Hr.

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Vancouver, BC.

Within the context of a dynamic client and family-centred care model, and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, the Occupational Therapist, participates as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team by providing occupational therapy services to designated clients who are seriously affected by substance use and mental health problems to enable them to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

Travels to various work locations, performs assessments on client’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach, plans and implements outcome oriented services, evaluates the effectiveness of the services and acts as a clinical resource for the team. Prepares and maintains records, participates in interdisciplinary research, demonstrates safe and effective resource utilization and quality management, and contributes to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.

As required, contributes to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services by participating in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

ACT is a team-based, person-centered service delivery model that combines treatment, rehabilitation and support services using transdisciplinary team-based care as a community alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. These teams provide intensive, specific and continuous services to meet the needs of individuals living with serious and persistent mental health and/or substance use challenges, who have not benefited from traditional outpatient programs. ACT teams bring health care and life-skills support to clients, all of whom would have challenges accessing health care and other social supports.

ACT uses a trauma informed approach to promote recovery through community-based treatment and rehabilitation. The ACT team strives to support clients to maintain wellness in the community, reduce the number of client contacts with police, access substance use supports and harm reduction, and improve the quality of life for clients.

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).
• Two (2) years' recent, related clinical experience in a complex health care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver's License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice within a client/d family centred model of care.
• Knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
• Knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in…