Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Sign on $7500

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee discount program

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Pet insurance

AD&D and life

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the interdisciplinary treatment team, delivering therapeutic recreational and activity services to diverse patient populations including adults, children and adolescents. Emphasizes person-centered, trauma-informed care.

This full-time role includes a $7500 sign-on bonus, a Monday–Friday schedule with two weekend days per month, and opportunities to contribute to discharge

Qualifications

• Associate degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals.
• BLS certification for Adult, Child and Infant.
• 2-3 years inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience (training possible).

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts group therapy sessions.
• Provides assessment to identify patient needs.
• Documents pertinent clinical data following group sessions.
• Provides individual assessment and makes discharge/aftercare recommendations.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and reports issues to the Director.
• Assists with projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Facilitates effective group sessions and understands psychiatric factors affecting rehab.

Skills

Group therapy

Assessment

Documentation

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

BLS certification

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program

Job description

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.

Shift details: Full-time 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday & 2 weekend days a month with day off during the week

$7500 sign on bonus!!

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
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Pet InsuranceAD&D and Life
• Tuition Reimbursement