Occupational Therapist - Mental Health & Substance Use Job ID 2025-146783 City Richmond Work Location Rich Mental Health Services Department Mental Health Rehabilitation Housing-Consumer Initiative Work Area Cognitive Assessment & Rehabilitation for Substance Use (CARSU) - 8100 Granville Ave Supplementary Job Title Mental Health & Substance Use Home Worksite 31 - Richmond Hosp/RMHT Labour Agreement Health Science Professionals Union 400 - HS Professional HSA Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Full-Time FTE 1.00 Standard Hours / Week 37.50 Job Category Therapy Services Salary Grade P1 Min Hourly CAD $42.56/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $52.95/Hr. Shift Times 0800-1600 Days Off Saturday, Stats, Sunday Position Start Date As soon as possible End Date 6/26/2026 Position End Date - Incumbent Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Cognitive Assessment & Rehabilitation for Substance Use (CARSU) team at Richmond Mental Health Services. Apply today to join our team! 

 

As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will:

Provide occupational therapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.Assess client’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach.Plan and implement goal directed services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the service.Prepare and maintain records.Demonstrate safe and effective resource utilization and quality management and contributing to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participates in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized program supplemented with two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric setting or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).As required, valid BC Driver’s License. Local travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

Broad knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation.Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Skilled in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate to occupational therapy treatment.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software. 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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess 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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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