Location:
Actum Health – South Surrey
Employment Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Salary:
Commensurate with experience (starting at $80,000)
About Actum Health:
Actum Health is a clinician-founded organization, focused on interdisciplinary complex care (in pain, mental health, trauma, and addiction). Actum Health has a leading-edge, experienced team working out of our state-of-the-art 6000 sq. ft clinic in South Surrey (conveniently located right off the BC-99 highway).
Actum Health was born from the desire to do more, to help those that have not had the recovery that was expected. We are a company that values its people and prioritizes the client experience with an uncompromised focus on clinical quality. Our clinicians are valued and respected as leaders in high-quality, evidence-based programming.
Are you a like-minded, passionate clinician who shares our belief in integrated, collaborative health care?
Position Summary:
We are looking for an OT who is quality-focused, values complex care, and wants to be part of a high-functioning, interdisciplinary team of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Clinical Counsellors, Kinesiologists, Psychiatrists, and Pharmacists. Opportunities exist in our Pain & Medication Management Program (PMMP) and Concurrent Care Program (CCP) supporting the treatment of clients with complex care needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize a range of clinical skills within a biopsychosocial model of care.
As part of our interdisciplinary team of professionals, the Occupational Therapist participates in assessment and treatment for clients with chronic pain and mental health conditions, supports return-to-work, and delivers exceptional quality of life outcomes.
What we offer:
- A collaborative and positive workplace culture
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience (starting at $80,000)
- 5 weeks paid vacation + 10 personal days (for full-time employees)
- Extended health benefits, including wellness account
- Continuing Education ($600/year and 3 paid days annually to attend courses)
- Opportunity to work with and learn from highly skilled mentors
What you will do:
- Work with clients with persistent pain, mental health conditions and/or substance use issues
- Create and implementing treatment plans based on interview and functional assessment
- Think outside the box to overcome barriers to treatment, while dedicating time to foster trust and build a therapeutic alliance with your clients
- Support the return-to-work process (return-to-work planning, job site visits, job coaching, and exploring accommodations) with various stakeholders, ensuring a smooth transition into the workplace
- Educate clients on activity pacing, pain, behavioural activation, coping, cognitive behavioural strategies, exposure, and functional activation
What you are:
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC
- A willing & passionate team player who thrives in an interdisciplinary work setting
- Clients would describe you as warm, empathetic, respectful and someone who takes the time to learn each individual’s unique story
- Interested in both personal growth & growth of the organization
- Newly graduated with a desire to learn & be challenged OR an experienced therapist looking for change
- Clinical experience with persistent pain, post-concussion, mental health, substance use, and/or experience with WorkSafeBC, first responder & Veteran populations is considered an asset
