Occupational Therapist

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; Vernon Hill (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support individuals across programs in Massachusetts. The role emphasizes assessment, individualized treatment plans, and both individual and group interventions to improve independence and daily participation.

Collaborating with individuals, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams, you will implement evidence-based strategies, promote ADLs/IADLs, and help clients achieve meaningful daily life goals in home, school,

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Massachusetts License and NBCOT Certification.
• Experience working with youth and young adults with mental health challenges.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving history.

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.

Skills

Massachusetts OT license

NBCOT Certification

Youth mental health experience

Driver's license

Job description

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 - $36.93

About 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 and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with.

Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits.

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous 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 Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And 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.

Thank you for your interest in Open Sky Community Services - Where Your Work Matters!

Open Sky Community Services, Inc. offers a wide range of services for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing mental health challenges, developmental and intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, brain injury, homelessness and other complex challenges.

Open Sky has 1,300 employees, an annual budget of over $100 million and more than 100 programs throughout the region serving more than 8,000 individuals. We support those we serve to achieve their definition of wellness, and pursue the opportunities and relationships that are meaningful to them. We help them see beyond what they thought was possible, to find their open sky.

For more information, please visit www.openskycs.org.