Occupational Therapist: Empower Youth Independence

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; Vernon Hill (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support individuals across programs in Massachusetts. The role emphasizes assessment, individualized treatment plans, and both individual and group interventions to improve independence and daily participation.

Collaborating with individuals, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams, you will implement evidence-based strategies, promote ADLs/IADLs, and help clients achieve meaningful daily life goals in home, school,

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Massachusetts License and NBCOT Certification.
• Experience working with youth and young adults with mental health challenges.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities, identify barriers to participation, and contribute recommendations to individualized intervention plans.
• Identify sensory processing challenges and implement appropriate sensory strategies, environmental modifications, and adaptive approaches to support success across settings.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to individuals and families in both individual and group formats.
• Communicate evaluation findings and treatment recommendations through verbal and written reports while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary team members.
• Develop and implement individualized Occupational Therapy treatment plans based on each individual's strengths, needs, goals, and priorities.
• Provide training, coaching, and support related to community participation, independent living skills, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and other functional life skills.
• Promote skill development, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and increased independence across home, school, work, and community environments.

Skills

Massachusetts OT license

NBCOT Certification

Youth mental health experience

Driver's license

Job description

Open Sky Community Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support individuals across programs in Massachusetts. The role emphasizes assessment, individualized treatment plans, and both individual and group interventions to improve independence and daily participation.

Collaborating with individuals, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams, you will implement evidence-based strategies, promote ADLs/IADLs, and help clients achieve meaningful daily life goals in home, school,