Occupational Therapist

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full time Occupational
Therapist. This position offers 37.5 hours per week, with a typical work week
of Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Links to Employment helps job seekers with persistent and multiple
barriers reach their goals of obtaining meaningful training, volunteer work,
and/or employment. The program provides a full range of support and services
that are incorporated into a comprehensive treatment plan that is delivered through
a Primary Care Centre. Employment can be central to an individual's recovery
and growth as employment is a structured, purposeful activity that can enhance
self-esteem and a sense of well-being within society. Employment and education
are also vital aspects of fostering connection, wellness, and resilience for
members of a diverse community.

WHO IS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST?

The
Occupational Therapist will work within an interdisciplinary team including a
Vocational Therapist and Peer Support staff to provide evidence-based
interventions to people experiencing multiple barriers to employment and
accessing Primary Care or similar health services. Working within the context
of a client centered care approach and the vision/values of CMHA Kelowna, 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.

WHAT DOES AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DO?

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, 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 Kelowna 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other
  related duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 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).
• Class V BC
  Driver's Licence and use of a reliable personal vehicle
• 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.
• Strong
  relationship building skills; including the ability to work collaboratively
  with diverse communities in a way that is culturally safe and trauma-informed.
• Current
  First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.

WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA?

At CMHA Kelowna,
we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or how
young, we provide support for families and individuals through programs
that promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing the
elimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are a
dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for
someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelowna
and are passionate about making a difference in our community by
bringing their particular expertise to our organization. To learn
more, check out our website at

CMHA KELOWNA OFFERS YOU:

• A competitive hourly
  wage of $
• Dental,
  Health & EAP Benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• RRSP
  matching program
• Vacation
  & Personal Health Days
• A
  workplace culture that fosters learning, transparency, trust and team work

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna strives to
create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias,
and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and
ideas. At CMHA Kelowna that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race,
ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual
orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital
status, language, and physical self-expression. These values are embedded in
the work CMHA Kelowna does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however
only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will
be contacted.

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