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Our company is known for an unwavering commitment to exceptional value and recovery-focused, quality care. We are experts in the field of behavioral health care, providing cutting-edge mental health and substance use community-based services and offer a dynamic employment experience! Pathways offers competitive salaries and benefits, comprehensive on-boarding and job training, a supportive learning environment, ongoing education in the use of evidence-based, promising practices and much more! We are well-known in the field and have been a preferred provider in the Southern California region for over 20 years partnering with local government agencies and managed care companies to offer personalized, integrated care to community members of all ages, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. You will find that we have several openings ranging from administrative to clinical positions in a variety of service areas and settings in Southern California. Join one of our Pathways companies, Pathways Community Services (PCS) and/or College Community Services (CCS) and experience it for yourself! We have over 30 outpatient behavioral health locations nestled throughout our communities located in Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County.

SummaryProvides Occupational Therapist (OT) services for behavioral health clients assigned to program which include main program site, outreach offices and home visits. Provides individual and group interventions.Essential Duties/Responsibilities Lead and co-lead occupation-based, client-centered groups. Provide meaningful, therapeutic individual OT interventions. Document OT intervention(s) and communication according to program standards, practices and contractual requirements in a timely manner. Collaboration with counselors/therapists regarding client challenges, progress and goals. Complete OT evaluations, while meeting required deadlines. Provide education and presentations for staff members and clients. Participate in OT groups, individual sessions, family sessions, staff and team meetings as directed. Attend mandatory staff meetings as well as scheduled meetings with Program Director. Participate in OT program development and other related duties such as ordering supplies, creating documents, researching OT education and topics, office organization and maintenance. Demonstrate judgment and safety at all times. Transport clients to accommodate community relationships. Use of personal car or vehicle is required. Supervise OT Assistant and Job Coach under the direction of the program manager. Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients. Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.Recovery Requirements Provide the best customer care possible. Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and the communities we serve. Support clients’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness. Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our clients. Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our clients and establishes our leadership in the industry. Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes.Level of Supervision Given May supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Job Coaches.Received Works under direct supervision.Education/Licensing RequirementsEducation and/or Experience Master’s degree from accredited school in OT; current, Bachelor’s degree.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed by State (CBOT); Registered (NBCOT) Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required. Prior behavioral health experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Experience Graduate from accredited school and passed Certification and Licensure examinations. Able to create and manage OT program independently and provide outcome statistics. Basic level PC skills required. Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills and communication skills are a must. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.Physical Requirements Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking. May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone. Will require off-site travel 20% (local and out of state) - meeting, county and/or client needs. Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation. Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed. However, not remote position.