Occupational Therapist

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan; Mount Pleasant (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan forgiveness

Health benefits with HSA employer on</

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate clients’ physical status, daily living skills and needs to aid person-centered planning.

The role involves planning and conducting OT treatments, maintaining records, and coordinating with staff to support consumer independence and community inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy; Michigan licensure.
• National Board for Certification in OT (NBCOT) registration.
• Valid driver's license.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy treatments to facilitate habilitation.
• Maintain treatment records and progress reports; prepare agency paperwork.
• Provide consultation and education to staff and families on OT programs.
• Design, fit, and adapt equipment and devices to support independence.

Skills

Adaptive equipment

Electronic Health Records

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in OT

Job description

301 S Crapo St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time hybrid position, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

COMPENSATION ANDBENEFITS

Salary: $55,016-$74,734 depending on experience

• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• NHSC & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program approved facility for student loan repayment program
• Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
• 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employer funded short- and long-term disability
• 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
• 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment, this increases with years of service
• Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases
• Free CEU training opportunities
• 12 paid holidays

JOBSUMMARY

General Description: Responsible for the evaluation of consumers' physical status (to include abilities
and disabilities), vocational and daily living skills and for the assessment of needs to assist in the person centered
planning process.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy treatments by physical and mechanical methods in a variety of settings to facilitate habilitation of individuals with mental or physical disabilities. Conducts appropriate evaluations and assessments in areas of occupational therapy as required by various standards. Designs programs for individual consumers and/or for clinical approval. Maintains individual records of treatment and progress and prepares reports and other agency paperwork. Provides consultation to select activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each consumer and other therapeutic activities. Selects constructive activities suited to individuals' physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest to support consumer independence, empowerment and community inclusion. Teaches consumers skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates their progress. Provides purposeful and goal-oriented activities that teach and facilitate skills in assertiveness, cognition, independent living including community resources, home management, time management, management of medication, safety in the home and community, self-awareness, interpersonal/social skills, stress management, activities of daily living, role development, self-sufficiency and interdependency; and wellness. Conducts training programs and participates in training workshops for residential staff in occupational therapy techniques and objectives. Educates staff/family on therapy programs and home exercise programs. Designs, makes and fits special equipment and adaptive devices, such as splints and braces, following the individual plan of service and suggests other adaptations of consumer's work, school or living environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this title. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. They are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. The above statements will also incorporate knowledge about and actively support: 1) culturally competent recovery-based practices, 2) person-centered planning, and 3) a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process as applicable to the work performed.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education

College: Bachelor's degree Major: Occupational Therapy

Other: Continuing education as necessary

Job-Related Experience:

One year of experience preferred.

Licenses, etc

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Registration, State of Michigan licensure. Valid driver's license required. Adult CPR and membership in American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge:Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy. Considerable knowledge of activities is used for therapeutic treatment of individuals with an intellectual/developmental or physical disability.

Skills:

Familiarity with adaptive equipment to promote consumer independence. Considerable skill in the application of electronic and/or mechanical equipment and machines used to enable or enhance consumers' capabilities. Skill in use of telephone, writing, use of electronic health record, automobile, providing in-services, and establishing rapport with individuals with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.

Abilities:

Ability to organize and coordinate the occupational activities of a specific work area; to allocate work to other support staff in a specific work area; to determine work priorities; and to get along well with and to gain the cooperation of consumers. Ability to carry out directions; to devise work projects from available materials, instruct others at various cognitive levels, and evaluate their progress. Ability to accept and work with consumers of varying abilities and disabilities. Ability to accurately assess consumer functional abilities, to plan and organize numerous activities, to function effectively as a member of a team and be flexible. Ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain favorable public relations and rapport with consumers and staff. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to machines and equipment.

Physical Demands:

Work requires occasional pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching and modeling body movements for consumers. Some travel is required.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a typical office setting, workshops, and residential settings.