Occupational Therapist - Community Health & Housing

Community Access Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Access in New York City is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and monitor participants within the Housing Mobile Team, applying OT evaluation and intervention to support mental health, rehabilitation, and recovery goals.

You will supervise OT students and collaborate with MD/RN colleagues, delivering in-person services across housing sites, with a flexible schedule and the ability to lift 20 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Holds current Occupational Therapy license in New York State.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating program and participant goals.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Must provide in-person services in the community and use public transportation.
• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
• Proficient with Windows OS and MS Word/Excel; comfortable with new systems.
• Fingerprinting clearance by NYS Justice Center.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor participants’ health and response to treatment.
• Provide supervision as required for OT students.
• Collaborate with Housing Mobile Team and program MD/RN on charts and hospital discharge information.
• Deliver rehabilitation, treatment and recovery support services across housing sites.

Skills

Conflict mediation/negotiation

Initiative

Prioritization & deadlines

Flexibility

In-person service

Public transportation use

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

New York State OT license

Tools

Windows

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Community Access in New York City is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and monitor participants within the Housing Mobile Team, applying OT evaluation and intervention to support mental health, rehabilitation, and recovery goals.

You will supervise OT students and collaborate with MD/RN colleagues, delivering in-person services across housing sites, with a flexible schedule and the ability to lift 20 pounds as needed.