Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per diem

Westborough-Behaviora; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) in Massachusetts is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for per diem shifts to support inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care, group therapy, patient assessments, and discharge planning collaboration with the treatment team.

MA licensure and an AOTA-accredited associate degree are required; licensure with the MA Board of Allied Health is

Qualifications

• Associates degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals.
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts group therapy.
• Provides assessment to identify patient needs.
• Documents pertinent clinical data after group sessions.
• Provides individual assessment and discharge planning input.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and assists with arts materials.
• Supports projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Facilitates groups effectively.
• Applies trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.
• Understands psychiatric disorders and functional impacts.
• Uses multimedia/expressive arts in rehab.
• Considers age, culture in rehab participation.
• Redirects patients and sets clear limits.

Skills

Group facilitation

Patient assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy

Massachusetts OT licensure

AOTA membership preferred

Job description

New grads welcome to apply!! Willing to train individuals with a passion to learn!!

JOIN A TEAM THAT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) is a 117-bed psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults through acute inpatient stabilization and outpatient services. Under dynamic new leadership, we're building an exceptional workplace culture focused on outstanding patient care and employee satisfaction.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment while ensuring patients and their families feel supported throughout their healing journey. We're committed to creating an environment where our dedicated team members can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their community.

Located conveniently in Westborough at Routes 495 and 9.

Advance your career. Advance mental healthcare.

Shift details:

Per diem flexible schedule

Job Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to all patient populations including Special Needs, Adult, Child and Adolescent. Has the ability to use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the potential for recovery and wellness for every person we serve.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and conducts group therapy

• Provides assessment to identify patient needs

• Documents pertinent clinical data following group

• Provides individual assessment to patients as needed and makes recommendations to treatment team regarding needs for specialized rehab services or for planning for discharge and aftercare support.

• Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies

• Assists in maintaining unit arts supplies and reports issues to the Director.

• Assists as necessary for projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Effective group facilitation

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their effects on functional capacity

• Knowledge of therapeutic use of multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation

• Understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients' interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs

• Ability to effectively redirect patients and set clear, timely limits on inappropriate behavior

• Associates degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
• IRF and/or LTACH experience preferred.
• Current Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• 2 - 3years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience (willing to train individuals with a passion to learn)

Salary:

$54,080 - 79,040

• 401K
• Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program