Job opportunity
Inpatient Psychiatry Occupational Therapist
Fraser Health Authority
Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions in Fraser Health’s Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, supporting function, independence, and safety for patients.
Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Chief, Occupational Therapy, you will serve psychiatric patients and clients through varied therapeutic modalities. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues, patients, and caregivers on treatment goals, care planning, discharge planning, and community transition. The position also includes education, consultation, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess psychiatric patients using recognized occupational therapy tools
Develop individual treatment goals with interdisciplinary care teams
Deliver functional treatment, teaching, and caregiver education
Facilitate cognitive, behavioural, and psycho-educational therapy groups
Prepare reports, monitor outcomes, and document client records
Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy
One year of recent psychiatric setting experience
Current full registration with COTBC
Knowledge of behavioural management and psychiatric rehabilitation
Effective communication with clients, families, and healthcare teams
Apply occupational therapy expertise, psychiatric rehabilitation knowledge, and interdisciplinary collaboration within Fraser Health’s inpatient psychiatry services.
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Apply on source site Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Chief, Occupational Therapy, you will serve psychiatric patients and clients through varied therapeutic modalities. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues, patients, and caregivers on treatment goals, care planning, discharge planning, and community transition. The position also includes education, consultation, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess psychiatric patients using recognized occupational therapy tools
Develop individual treatment goals with interdisciplinary care teams
Deliver functional treatment, teaching, and caregiver education
Facilitate cognitive, behavioural, and psycho-educational therapy groups
Prepare reports, monitor outcomes, and document client records
Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy
One year of recent psychiatric setting experience
Current full registration with COTBC
Knowledge of behavioural management and psychiatric rehabilitation
Effective communication with clients, families, and healthcare teams
Apply occupational therapy expertise, psychiatric rehabilitation knowledge, and interdisciplinary collaboration within Fraser Health’s inpatient psychiatry services.
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