QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy.

Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist.

Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

One (1) year experience in a psychiatric setting working with adolescents and young adults, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities Knowledge of developmental issues and theories related to mental illness, in particular psychosis, for client population.

Broad knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice.

Broad knowledge of the COTBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.

Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.

Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s) Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.





Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.

Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.

Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care setting.

Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.

Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.

Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

📌 Occupational Therapist - Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) (Victoria)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Victoria