Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and agile environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Services department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia and within the context of a client and family-centered recovery model, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position provides occupational therapy services to individuals who have complex mental health illnesses and/or substance use concerns and may have co-occurring medical conditions, to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Performs assessments of clients’ occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach,



plans and implements outcome-oriented services, evaluates the effectiveness of the services, prepares, and maintains records, participates in interdisciplinary research, demonstrates safe and effective resource utilization and quality management, and contributes to the development, review, and promotion of occupational therapy services. Uses knowledge and skill in the area of professional practice to independently manage a complex caseload and implements occupational therapy services utilizing diverse intervention approaches.

Acts as an Occupational Therapy resource for the designated area/s and provides education and counseling to clients/families. As required, contributes to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, provides leadership, work direction, and clinical guidance to rehabilitation assistants, and participates in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, and education.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00

📌 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE USE (Terrace)
🏢 Northern Health - BC
📍 Terrace