Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

  • Victoria
  • Island Health

QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGraduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current practicing full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Three (3) years of recent related experience including experience working in a mental health environment.Skills And AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writing including interviewing, interpersonal and leadership skills and problem-solving ability and conflict resolution skills.Ability to work independently, organize workload, establish priorities and show initiative and creativity in clinical practice.Ability to exercise sound judgement, decision-making and problem solving.Ability to work effectively as part of an inter-disciplinary team.Ability to establish relationships with internal and external contacts.Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to operate related equipment including word processing equipment.Ability to teach and conduct presentations.Ability to demonstrate sound professional judgement, empathy, tact and integrity and the ability to respect client's rights, values and preferences including multi-cultural issues.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.