Job Description

Flexible Shift Requirements:

Days Needed: Any 2 days from Monday to Friday.

- Hours:  8-hour shifts within typical business hours (7 AM - 3 PM, 8 AM - 4 PM, or 9 AM - 5 PM).

Job Overview:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide treatment and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those with co-occurring mental health and addiction diagnoses. The role involves developing, recovering, and maintaining activities of daily living (ADL). The OT will deliver effective, client-centered services to help consumers confidently and independently perform daily tasks. This position requires a licensed Occupational Therapist to supervise level II OT students and may involve some travel to satellite locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Performance Support: Address aspects of consumer performance to enhance engagement in occupations impacting health, well-being, and quality of life.

- Treatment Model: Select and adapt appropriate occupational therapy treatment models, methods, and approaches for each case.

- Interventions: Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in ADLs and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).

- Task Approaches: Teach consumers new ways to approach tasks and break down activities into manageable components.

- Environmental Assessment: Evaluate consumer’s home and other environments, advising on necessary alterations.

- Adaptive Equipment: Recommend and train consumers in the use of adaptive equipment as needed.

- Family Guidance: Provide guidance and education to family members and caregivers.

- Progress Monitoring: Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals.

- Documentation: Collect data and document the processes followed.

Qualifications:

- Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

- Certification**: Must be a certified Occupational Therapist with active state licensure.

- Skills:

  - Proficiency in evaluation, treatment planning, and intervention within behavioral healthcare.

  - Competence in supervising, evaluating, and educating occupational therapy fieldwork students.

  - Administrative skills for managing a student fieldwork program.

  - Strong consultation skills.

  - Preferably, knowledge of trauma's impact on individuals and staff well-being.

Additional Information for Suppliers:

The candidate will have the opportunity to train with the current OT before her maternity leave. A valid driver's license and certification as an Occupational Therapist in the state are required.