OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) who will provide collaborative, direct 1:1, and group treatment in two longer-term residential treatment programs for adolescent youth who experience behavioral health challenges. The Occupational therapist provides collaborative interdisciplinary treatment planning, assessments, and interventions. They also focus on environmental modifications, role-modeling, and providing recommendations to the program.
NOTE: THIS ROLE WOULD BE SPLIT BETWEEN OUR CHOICES AND NEW BEGINNINGS RESIDENTIAL YOUTH PROGRAMS IN SPRINGFIELD, MA.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DUTIES:
Under the direction of the established supervisor, an occupational therapist is responsible for the organization, and delivery of the operational, clinical, and programmatic components of occupational therapy services.
· Screen all individuals to determine the need for direct occupational therapist services.
· Completes and documents the occupational therapy process with identified individuals (assessment, individual & group therapy, progress review, discharge) based on individual needs
· Administer a wide variety of assessments( sensory processing, cognitive, functional,
· Create, co-create with other program clinicians, individualized treatment goals, that will integrate into program treatment plans, and make recommendations to programs to improve outcomes based on assessment information
· Participates in trans-disciplinary treatment planning meetings and assists in modifying treatment plans with clinicians.
· Assists in developing and adhering to the program’s policy and procedures manual related to occupational therapy services.
· Assists with the planning and implementation of AFS program evaluation through quality improvement processes and/or formalized research, as approved.
· Assists in determining training needs, educational competencies, and in the creation, implementation, and monitoring of overall competency for position.
· After one year of fully licensed practice supervises OTA and OT students with various levels of training and completes all AOTA requirements of that supervision.
· Maintains NBCOT registration and MA state-required licensure without any lapses and follows MA state practice guidelines.
Required Skills
REQUIRED SKILLS:
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST EXPERIENCE:
Required Experience
BENEFITS
· Retirement Plan 403(b)
· Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
· Paid vacations
· Paid holidays
· 8 discretionary days a year
Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. Founded in the Hispanic community, we value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community.
The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. Founded in the Hispanic community, we value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST EXPERIENCE: