Occupational Therapist – Emergency Residence

Saint Vincent's Services; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent's Services in Fall River, MA is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our Youth Services program.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in Occupational Therapy with Massachusetts licensure and 1–2 years of related experience, preferably with children and adolescents. The role involves specialty therapy, assessments, treatment planning and life-skills training within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and Massachusetts licensure.
• 1–2 years of related experience, preferably with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty occupational therapy and individualized therapeutic services for youth.
• Facilitate groups, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, life skills training, sensory integration, and related services.
• Flexible hours to meet the needs of youth in the programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

A full-time position is available within our Occupational Therapy department. Requirements include a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and Massachusetts licensure. One ot two years of previous related experience required, preferably with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities: Provide specialty occupational therapy and individualized therapeutic services for youth; facilitate groups, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, life skills training, sensory integration, and other related services. Flexible hours to meet the needs of the youth in the programs required.

Core Requirements: Effective verbal and written communication skills and capacity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, knowledge of learning disabilities and needs of individual youth; capacity to implement creative individualized programming. Effective time management and organizational skills.

Starting Date: Immediate