The Newly·Kelowna, British Columbia
Perform clinical assessments, trauma therapy, and group facilitation for clients with various mental health conditions. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to manage return-to-work planning and provide individual occupational therapy treatments.
The Newly Institute Kelowna Clinic (2755 Tutt St #210, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0G1) ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain. We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary clinical team in Kelowna. TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE You’ll work as a valued member of an innovative, collaborative team that’s passionate about realizing positive client outcomes.
Our total rewards package includes: Competitive salary Four weeks annual vacation Eight paid annual wellness days Comprehensive group benefits Employer-paid health and dental benefit premiums Health & wellness spending account Career and professional development opportunities Regular team and community engagement events A stunning clinic environment WHAT YOU WILL DO Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, you will perform assessments, in vivo exposure, group facilitation, return to work (RTW) planning, and 1-1 occupational therapy treatment for a range of mental health conditions. You will work with clients in our WorkSafeBC (Return to Work), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Intensive Outpatient, and Flex programs, while collaborating with members of the clinic’s multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes. This role is a key part of our dynamic clinical team and reflects our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation. Client-centered Care Accountabilities Provide individual trauma therapy. Conduct efficient and effective clinical client assessments (mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and activities of daily living). Facilitate psychoeducation groups (based on ACT, In-Vivo Exposure, sleep education, DBT skills, mindfulness, and other psychoeducation topics). Provide resource-based interventions, case management and coordination, transition, or discharge planning occasionally. Assist in grounding and reflection post-psychopharmacological treatment rarely.
Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Major Depressive Disorder Personality disorders Psychological injury Chronic pain management Return to work barriers Team Collaboration Accountabilities Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions with an interdisciplinary team. Work in an interdisciplinary model with other therapists by sharing a client caseload. Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about any successes and any concerns related to client care. Attend relevant clinical meetings, including but not limited to WorkSafeBC and other programs. Engagement in professional consults and supervision. Administrative Accountabilities Ensure same-day completion of session notes. Complete reports in a timely manner. Provide reporting to third-parties and community referral sources. Communicate with employers and/or case managers effectively.
Community Advocacy Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources.
Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned. WHAT YOU BRING
Experience A minimum of two years of experience supporting clients with mental health conditions, including assessment/triage and treatment, is required.
Experience supporting first responders is an asset.
Experience working with third-party funders is an asset.
Education A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
Training certificates in trauma therapy, specifically Prolonged Exposure Therapy, is an asset.
Professional Registration/Designation An active registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia is required.
Professional liability insurance is required.
Technical Competences Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required.
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required.
Background Check Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves.
We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family/marital statuses, and physical and mental disabilities.
Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.
ACCESSIBILITY The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
To request accommodation, please email careers@thenewly.ca.
APPLICATION CLOSING The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and active registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. A minimum of two years of experience supporting clients with mental health conditions is required.
Market context
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