Occupational Therapist

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p>Job Title: <strong>Occupational Therapist</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Program: <strong>WSBC PTSD Program</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Hours: <strong>Part-Time Temporary (0.5–0.6 FTE). Core hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays (7.5 hours in clinic), with flexibility for remaining hours and location. Opportunities for full-time and permanent positions may be available if open to working in additional programs/services.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Start Date: <strong>February 3, 2026</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>End Date: <strong>Upon return of incumbent (estimated approximately 1 year)</strong></p><p> Location: <strong>Surrey Newton</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Employment Status: <strong>Employee or Contractor</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Salary Range: Employees - <strong>$43–$53/hour; Contractors (Fee Split Structure)</strong></p><p><strong>(Compensation is determined based on experience and internal equity) </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Occupational Therapists in this program work closely with psychologists and registered clinical counsellors to facilitate recovery and return to work for clients diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. These clients include first responders, corrections officers, health care workers, and other individuals exposed to traumatic events through work.</p><p>This role is ideal for OTs passionate about mental health, teamwork, vocational rehabilitation, and achieving meaningful outcomes. If you enjoy higher session frequency, lower caseloads, a close-knit team environment, and a mix of clinic-based and community work, this position offers both challenge and reward as you help clients return to work, life, and meaningful occupations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide OT interventions in clinic and <span >community/workplace</span> settings, including: </li><li>Emotional regulation skill training</li><li>Activity planning and graded routine building</li><li>Goal setting</li><li>Sleep hygiene strategies</li><li>Problem-solving and communication skill training</li><li>Developing exposure hierarchies in collaboration with psychologists</li><li>Supporting and coaching clients through exposure tasks</li><li>Act as team coordinator, liaising with referral sources, employers, and community health care providers</li><li>Organize workplace exposure opportunities, complete job site visits, and develop/monitor structured GRTW plans</li><li>Complete charting and formal report writing</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum one year of clinical experience providing occupational therapy in a RTW-focused setting, working with individuals diagnosed with a mental health condition</li><li>Training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy</li><li>Current registration and good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia</li><li>Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle</li><li>Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for stakeholder liaison, complex case management, and report writing</li></ul><p>Availability to work a minimum of two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in the Surrey Newton clinic</p></p></p>