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 wide-ranging 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.

📌 Inpatient Psychiatry Occupational Therapist (Burnaby)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Burnaby