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Mental Health Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; CAPSU), Adolescent Psychiatry Unit; APU

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: Fraser Health
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Occupational Therapy
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42.56 - 52.95 CAD Hourly CAD 42.56 52.95 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Occupational Therapist, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAPSU), Adolescent Psychiatry Unit (APU)

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56 - $52.95 / hour

Job Summary

Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

If you're ready to join a team dedicated to providing care and support, apply now! Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families, empowering them on their journey to recovery.

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Detailed Overview

As a member of the interprofessional care team, reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations for day to day operations and delivery of services, and to the Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice Leader for professional practice and clinical issues, the Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to child and adolescent patients of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Unit (CAPSU) or Adolescent Psychiatry Unit (APU).

Responsibilities
  • Provides occupational therapy services including the screening and assessment of patients within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit or Adolescent Psychiatry Unit using recognized occupational therapy tools and techniques to determine patients' required services and support needs. Receives outpatient referrals from Child, Youth and Young Adult programs to offer occupational therapy assessments, interventions and recommendations.
  • Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates individual and/or group rehabilitation programs to meet identified patient needs, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Provides consultation/liaison/education to community agencies, patient's families, and others involved in the patient's care to facilitate achievement of treatment goals.
  • Refers patients to other services as timely and appropriate for their care and recovery.
  • Maintains patient records, clinical outcome measures, professional standards measures and statistical data in accordance with departmental and Ministry of Health requirements.
  • Attends and participates in patient conferences and rounds as required and communicates pertinent information to all disciplines involved.
  • Participates in interprofessional and professional development departmental activities of Rehabilitation Services and Mental Health & Substance Use Services, such as in-services, professional guideline development, and continuing education activities.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    • Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Two (2) years of recent, related experience working in mental health with children and/or adolescents or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

    Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of child and adolescent development issues.
    • Knowledge of relevant legislation.
    • Ability to work with children and adolescents with mental health problems.
    • Knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners.
    • Knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques.
    • Ability to work with the community network and various community resources.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and respectively with patients, caregivers, members of the interprofessional care team, both verbally (one-on-one and in groups) and in writing.
    • Ability to teach and provide effective consultation to patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals.
    • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team.
    • Ability to deal effectively with others.
    • Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications.
    • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
    About Fraser Health

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