Occupational Therapist

Open-Sky-Community-Services; Northbridge (MA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off (29 days first year)

Tuition reimbursement program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan with employer-mgp

Résumé du poste

Open Sky Community Services seeks an Occupational Therapist to support individuals across programs, promoting independence and meaningful participation in daily life. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams to improve functioning in home, school, work, and community settings.

The role emphasizes sensory strategies, ADLs/IADLs, and participation coaching, with a strong commitment to trauma-informed, trauma-informed care and inclusive

Qualifications

• Must possess MA OT license and NBCOT.
• Experience with youth/young adults with mental health challenges is required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving history are required.

Responsabilités

• Assess functional abilities and barriers to participation and contribute to intervention plans.
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions across programs and settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate findings through reports.

Connaissances

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Formation

Massachusetts OT license

National Board Certification in OT

Outils

Driver's License

Description du poste

Job Description:Open Sky provides innovative, person-centered services that support individuals and families in developing the skills, resilience, and confidence needed to achieve their personal, educational, vocational, and life goals. Through evidence-based practices, individualized supports, and collaborative partnerships, we empower those we serve to strengthen independence, enhance daily functioning, build meaningful relationships, and succeed in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.The Occupational Therapist provides services across multiple programs and settings, supporting individuals in achieving greater independence and participation in daily life. Working collaboratively with individuals, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams, the Occupational Therapist contributes to the assessment process, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions in both individual and group settings. The Occupational Therapist helps individuals build the skills necessary to successfully navigate everyday activities, strengthen functional abilities, and improve overall quality of life.Other Key Responsibilities:Assess functional abilities, identify barriers to participation, and contribute recommendations to individualized intervention plans.Identify sensory processing challenges and implement appropriate sensory strategies, environmental modifications, and adaptive approaches to support success across settings.Provide therapeutic interventions to individuals and families in both individual and group formats.Communicate evaluation findings and treatment recommendations through verbal and written reports while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary team members.Develop and implement individualized Occupational Therapy treatment plans based on each individual's strengths, needs, goals, and priorities.Provide training, coaching, and support related to community participation, independent living skills, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and other functional life skills.Promote skill development, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and increased independence across home, school, work, and community environments.Qualifications:Must possess a current Massachusetts License and National Board certification as an Occupational Therapist.Previous experience working with youth and young adults with mental health challenges, required.Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving history, required.Pay Range:$36.93 - $36.93About Us:At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency, sensitivity, and a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and employee well-being. Our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment has earned Open Sky repeated recognition as a Top Workplace, including honors from USA TODAY, The Boston Globe, and the national Top Workplaces program.Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training OpportunitiesGenerous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan403b Retirement Plan with Employer MatchLife Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramAnd more!Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.