Occupational Therapist Consultant

MountainOne; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Berkshire Family & Individual Resources, Inc. (BFAIR) is looking for an Occupational Therapist Consultant to work 6 hours per week in North Adams. This role involves providing individualized therapeutic services to adults with developmental disabilities.

The consultant will evaluate functional abilities, develop therapeutic goals, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement therapy insights. The position supports community integration and aims to enhance clients' daily living skills and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing personalized therapy plans.
• Knowledge of MassHealth regulations and compliance.
• Ability to conduct assessments and develop therapeutic goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate participants’ functional abilities and monitor Day Habilitation Plans.
• Conduct assessments and deliver interventions focused on daily living skills.
• Provide staff training and ensure accurate documentation.

Job description

Berkshire Family & Individual Resources, Inc. (BFAIR) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Consultant to work 6 hours per week in our North County Day Habilitation Centers serving adults with developmental disabilities.

Occupational Therapist – Day Habilitation Program (Consultant/Contract Position)

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides individualized therapeutic services to participants in a Day Habilitation Program in accordance with MassHealth regulations. This is a contracted consultant position; the selected candidate will not be an employee of BFAIR.

The OT evaluates participants’ functional abilities and develops, implements, and monitors Day Habilitation Plans (DHSP) that support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of daily living skills, independence, and community integration.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, identifying therapeutic goals, and delivering interventions focused on fine motor skills, sensory integration, adaptive equipment use, and activities of daily living (ADLs). The OT collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure services are integrated into each participant’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) and comply with all documentation and regulatory requirements.

The OT also provides staff training and guidance to support carryover of therapeutic strategies, ensures accurate and timely documentation, and participates in program planning and quality assurance activities as required by MassHealth.