Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $45.15/Hr. - CAD $56.17/Hr. Job Summary:
Come work as a Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Community Outreach Team at the HOpe Center in North Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join our team!
Within the context of a patient/client and family-centered framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Occupational Therapist plans, delivers, evaluates and provides care coordination to address the needs of the clients and families experiencing functional impairment and acute/chronic disease within community, ambulatory and/or institutional settings.
Collaborates with family members or significant others, interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other healthcare professionals and/or providers to address the client's functional/physical/occupational needs and social/cognitive/perceptual/environmental needs, to maximize capabilities, community participation and recovery from or adaptation to illness/impairment to achieve excellence in health services and education. Contributes to the organization and delivery of occupational services by participating in program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education.
This work is framed within VCH's commitment to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Planetary Health.
About the North Shore Intensive Case Management Team (ICMT)
The North Shore Intensive Case Management Team (ICMT) plays a crucial role in providing a diverse range of services to individuals who may have slipped through the cracks of health and social systems, often with unmet health needs. This team provides services for clients who are experiencing substance use challenges, concurrent disorders and/or mental illness. By offering personalized support, North Shore Intensive Case Management Team can effectively engage clients and facilitate connections with essential health and social services. Care is provided by a multi-disciplinary team, that includes registered nurses, OAT nurse, overdose outreach Workers, Indigenous Care Coordinators, Social Work/Allied Health and Peer Support. Through a trauma-informed, culturally safe, and client-centred approach, the team works collaboratively with Overdose Outreach Team (OOT) and AfterCare clinicians to engage with clients on an outreach basis and connect them with essential health and social services.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
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Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
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Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated program/area.
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Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
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Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
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Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
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Broad knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and their role in client care. Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
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Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
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Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
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Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
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General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
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Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
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Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
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Skill in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate to occupational therapy treatment.
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Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
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Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement:
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
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Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
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Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
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Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
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Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
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Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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