Occupational Therapist - Carson (Bilingual)

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver comprehensive OT services to clients referred by therapy staff.

The position involves working designated shifts under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Program Manager, with opportunities for assessment, planning, implementation and documentation across settings. Responsibilities include client engagement, group interventions, and collaboration with the treatment team, while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OT (pre-2004) or higher
• Master's or Doctoral degree in OT
• NBCOT certification
• Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
• Valid California Driver's License

Responsibilities

• ASSESSMENT: Identifies client needs and orients participation in individual and group interventions.
• CLIENT ENGAGEMENT: Enables practice of ADLs, communication, socialization, leisure, and pre-employment activities.
• GROUP ENGAGEMENT: Creates and runs mental health OT groups as required.
• DOCUMENTATION: Completes and submits initial assessments, progress notes, and team communications on schedule.
• PRODUCTIVITY: Maintains productivity standards per agency policies.
• COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: Maintains relationships with service providers, caregivers, and referring agencies.
• TEAMWORK: Collaborates with Masada Staff and supervisory teams; supervises fieldwork students as needed.
• ETHICS & CONFIDENTIALITY: Upholds legal/ethical standards and protects client confidentiality.
• FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL: Willing to take varied cases and travel to multiple environments.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (pre-2004)

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Accredited entry-level OT program

NBCOT Certification

California OT License

Job description

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

DUTIES:

1. AS SESSMENT: Identifies individual needs and orients client participation in individual
   and group interventions aimed at reducing the effects of symptoms, enhancing social
   skills and maintaining or improving occupational role performance. Completes
   assessments and submits documentation within timelines outlined by OT Manager.
2. CLIENT ENGAGEMENT: Provides client with opportunities to practice newly acquired
   skills in the areas of activities of daily living, communication, socialization, leisure,
   education related and pre-employment activities. Meets with clients 1 time per week or
   as outlined in plan created with team and supervisor.
3. GROUP ENGAGEMENT: Creates and runs mental health OT groups as required by
   contracts and needs of population.
4. DOCUMENTATION: Is able to complete and submit documentation and paperwork
   within established timelines. Submits thorough documentation including initial
   assessment, progress notes and notations demonstrating frequent collaborations with
   treatment team member.
5. PRODUCTIVITY: Maintains productivity standards set forth by the agency Tier System
   and internal policies.
6. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: Maintains working relationships with the agency
   service providers, caregivers, community programs and referring agencies. Creates and
   implements 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, and
   other members of the clinical team. Supervises fieldwork students as needed.
8. ETHICS: Understands and upholds legal and ethical standards as they pertain to mental
   health services.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY: Maintains strict confidentiality over all records and information
   related to clients.
10. FLEXIBILITY: Is willing to accept a variety of cases. Is able to schedule and meet with all
    clients on a regular basis as outlined in treatment plan. Travels independently to various
    environments (buildings with stairs, various communities, schools, etc.) to provide
    services as needed.
11. RESPECT: Demonstrates respect for the intrinsic value of each person, their individual
    differences and culture. Is able to build rapport with clients, caregivers, coworkers, and
    community partners.
12. SAFETY: Ensures the safety of youths. Meets requirements of mandated reporting and
    creates and monitors safety plans as needed.
13. TEAM MEETINGS: Attends and participates in meetings, group supervision, case
    presentations, and in-service training opportunities.
14. SUPERVISION: Appropriately utilizes Supervisor for clinical and adjunctive services
    issues. Comes prepared and on time to all supervisions.
15. STRENGTH-BASED: Is capable of accurately identifying and building on the strengths of
    clients to better reach their potential.
16. INDEPENDENCE: Applies self to tasks and follows through without prompting. Is able to
    solve 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 occupational
   therapy program recognized by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
   Education.
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 fulfill
   the duties of the position.
6. Bilingual in Spanish required