Occupational Therapist - Carson

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive OT services to clients and families under the supervision of the OT Program Manager.

The role includes assessing, engaging clients in activities of daily living, communication, socialization, and group interventions; thorough documentation; and collaboration with Masada staff and other team members to support client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OT from an accredited program (pre-2004 graduates noted)
• Accredited entry-level OT program recognized by ACOTE
• NBCOT certification required
• Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
• Valid California Driver's License and ability to drive as needed

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and plan interventions to reduce symptoms and improve occupational performance.
• Engage clients in ADLs, communication, socialization, and pre-employment activities.
• Lead and participate in OT groups per contracts and client needs.
• Complete and submit documentation on initial assessments, progress notes, and treatment notations.
• Maintain productivity standards and collaborate with the treatment team.
• Supervise fieldwork students and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Client engagement

Group facilitation

Ethics

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor's in OT

Master's or Doctoral in OT

Accredited entry-level OT program

NBCOT Certification

CA OT License

Job description

An Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive occupationaltherapy services to assigned clients and families referred from therapy staff. Occupationaltherapists are expected to exercise professional judgment and discretion as practitioners andcollaborators in the treatment of clients. The position involves working designated shifts underthe direct supervision of the Occupational Therapy Program Manager.

DUTIES:

1. ASSESSMENT: Identifies individual needs and orients client participation in individualand group interventions aimed at reducing the effects of symptoms, enhancing socialskills and maintaining or improving occupational role performance. Completesassessments and submits documentation within timelines outlined by OT Manager.
2. CLIENT ENGAGEMENT: Provides client with opportunities to practice newly acquiredskills in the areas of activities of daily living, communication, socialization, leisure,education related and pre-employment activities. Meets with clients 1 time per week oras outlined in plan created with team and supervisor.
3. GROUP ENGAGEMENT: Creates and runs mental health OT groups as required bycontracts and needs of population.
4. DOCUMENTATION: Is able to complete and submit documentation and paperworkwithin established timelines. Submits thorough documentation including initialassessment, progress notes and notations demonstrating frequent collaborations withtreatment team member.
5. PRODUCTIVITY: Maintains productivity standards set forth by the agency Tier Systemand internal policies.
6. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: Maintains working relationships with the agencyservice providers, caregivers, community programs and referring agencies. Creates andimplements in services, seminars, and group supervisions as needed.
7. TEAMWORK: Is able to collaborate with Masada Staff and utilize the clinical "team"concept. Regularly collaborates with Masada Staff, clients, caregivers and supports, andother members of the clinical team. Supervises fieldwork students as needed.
8. ETHICS: Understands and upholds legal and ethical standards as they pertain to mentalhealth services.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY: Maintains strict confidentiality over all records and informationrelated to clients.
10. FLEXIBILITY: Is willing to accept a variety of cases. Is able to schedule and meet with allclients on a regular basis as outlined in treatment plan. Travels independently to variousenvironments (buildings with stairs, various communities, schools, etc.) to provideservices as needed.
11. RESPECT: Demonstrates respect for the intrinsic value of each person, their individualdifferences and culture. Is able to build rapport with clients, caregivers, coworkers, andcommunity partners.
12. SAFETY: Ensures the safety of youths. Meets requirements of mandated reporting andcreates and monitors safety plans as needed.
13. TEAM MEETINGS: Attends and participates in meetings, group supervision, casepresentations, and in-service training opportunities.
14. SUPERVISION: Appropriately utilizes Supervisor for clinical and adjunctive servicesissues. Comes prepared and on time to all supervisions.
15. STRENGTH-BASED: Is capable of accurately identifying and building on the strengths ofclients to better reach their potential.
16. INDEPENDENCE: Applies self to tasks and follows through without prompting. Is able tosolve problems independently with minimal supervisory direction.
17. OTHER: Performs other duties as assigned by the Occupational Therapy Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor\'s Degree (graduates of qualified Occupational Therapy program prior to 2004),Master\'s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy.
2. Successfully completed and graduated from an accredited entry-level occupationaltherapy program recognized by the Accreditation Council for Occupational TherapyEducation.
3. Certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.
4. Currently licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
5. Valid California Drivers License, good driving record, and must be able to drive to fulfillthe duties of the position.