The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56 - $52.95 / hour Are you passionate about working in Mental Health & Substance Use Services? We're thrilled to announce that we have a Casual position available based in Surrey, BC. A successful candidate will be added to the casual pool for the regional Rehabilitation & Recovery team, which provides OT services at the acute and tertiary mental health facilities throughout Fraser Health.

As a casual, you will receive offers for blocks of shifts in advance; we do not ask casuals to fill in for therapists who call in sick on a single day. However, intermittent urgent needs may come up that you may be offered shifts for. You will also be able to set parameters of which communities you are willing to work in, and when you would be open to shift offers.

Please feel free to apply to any of our casual postings; we will reach out to you and discuss which communities and facilities you are interested in working in. If you are looking for more steady work (e.g. two days per week), you may be able to provide partial coverage for vacant positions while we are recruiting. If you are looking for intermittent work, that can also be accommodated in this role, so long as you work a sufficient amount of shifts over time.

In acute MHSU practice, the priority is to ensure the patient has the appropriate mental health status, supports, and skills for a safe discharge and smooth transition back to the community. You will have the chance to introduce patients to a variety of life skills and self-management skills, such as grocery shopping strategies, sensory interventions, wellness planning, routine building, and community leisure opportunities. In tertiary MHSU practice, you would work with residents of a bed-based program to meet their occupational needs, both psychosocial and physical.

You will have an opportunity to get to know and build relationships with the residents throughout their stay, which range from several months to several years. Assist residents to engage in meaningful activity and move toward their next setting; this may include building up independent living skills, engaging in pre-employment, education, behavioural activation, or other routines. You would also assess residents' function to assist in determining appropriate services and discharge destinations.

Graduation from an approved school of Occupational Therapy Two (2)



years recent related clinical experience working with mental health clients in an acute or community mental health setting Watch this video to learn how Fraser Health supports mental health, hosted by our President, Dr. To learn more about our MHSU programs and services, read employee insights, and current job vacancies, please visit this site: Fraser Health MHSU Provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and occupational therapy care standard, and in collaboration and partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of patient and family centered care. participates in the development of quality improvement and risk management activities as well as research and special projects. Provides occupational therapy assessment, consultation and interventions for patients to maximize physical function and promote independence and safety; determines the appropriate use of recognized occupational therapy assessment tools (e.g. neurobehavioral cognitive exams, ADL/IADL assessment, swallowing/dysphasia assessment) and conducts appropriate assessments; identifies the resources required for treatment, including tests, materials, equipment and funding and initiates requests for external funding as required; provides education on interventions and resources that assist the client to groups such as Community Health Workers for the purpose of promoting safety in the home (when applicable) and modification to environmental barriers. # Attends patient care conferences and family meetings and presents information related to occupational therapy assessments; Conducts clinical assessments of each patient's work, school, social and leisure, and activities of daily living abilities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team. # Assists patients to acquire, develop and enhance work, school, leisure and recreational skills, that will improve their quality of life. # Records, maintains and updates patient/resident/client records such as assessments, interventions and statistical data in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.



# Demonstrates occupational therapy interventions to designated staff and students in accordance with established guidelines. # Provides input to the Program Coordinator and Clinical Chief regarding the development, revision, implementation and evaluation of occupational therapy practices, policies and procedures, audits and continuous quality improvement activities. # Participates in orientation and in‑service training of staff, students, and volunteers on such topics as mechanical lifts, positioning and back care. # Observes, identifies, assesses, and assists with managing potential emergency situations involving patients and develops short‑term strategies to deal with such situations. # Identifies clinical research projects and, under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Clinical Chief, participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of same. # Graduation from an approved school of Occupational Therapy.

Two (2) years recent related clinical experience working with mental health clients in an acute or community mental health setting. Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) or the British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists (BCSOT).

Demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in occupational therapy. Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, medications and side effects. Working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery principles.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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