Occupational Therapist - Lancaster

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Counseling and Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive OT services under supervision, delivering assessments, interventions, and group programs in California.

The role requires collaboration with the treatment team and ongoing documentation within timelines. The ideal candidate holds an OT degree (pre-2004 graduates eligible is noted), NBCOT certification, and California licensure, plus a valid driver's license to travel to various environments as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an OT program (graduates prior to 2004 eligible).
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in OT.
• National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• California Board of Occupational Therapy licensure.
• Valid California Driver's License and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and orient participation in individual and group interventions.
• Provide activities of daily living, communication, socialization, leisure, and pre-employment activities.
• Lead and participate in mental health OT groups as required by contracts and needs.
• Complete and submit documentation (initial assessment, progress notes) within timelines.
• Maintain productivity per agency tiers and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Masada Staff, clients, caregivers, and other team members.
• Attend meetings, group supervision, and in-service trainings.
• Uphold ethics, confidentiality, and safety standards; ensure mandated reporting compliance.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Ethical practice

Confidentiality

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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. 1. ASSESSMENT: 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. 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. 3. GROUP ENGAGEMENT: Creates and runs mental health OT groups as required by
   contracts and needs of population.
4. 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. 5. PRODUCTIVITY: Maintains productivity standards set forth by the agency Tier System
   and internal policies.
6. 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. 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. 8. ETHICS: Understands and upholds legal and ethical standards as they pertain to mental
   health services.
9. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY: Maintains strict confidentiality over all records and information
   related to clients.
10. 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. 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. 12. SAFETY: Ensures the safety of youths. Meets requirements of mandated reporting and
    creates and monitors safety plans as needed.
13. 13. TEAM MEETINGS: Attends and participates in meetings, group supervision, case
    presentations, and in-service training opportunities.
14. 14. SUPERVISION: Appropriately utilizes Supervisor for clinical and adjunctive services
    issues. Comes prepared and on time to all supervisions.
15. 15. STRENGTH-BASED: Is capable of accurately identifying and building on the strengths of
    clients to better reach their potential.
16. 16. INDEPENDENCE: Applies self to tasks and follows through without prompting. Is able to
    solve problems independently with minimal supervisory direction.
17. 16. OTHER: Performs other duties as assigned by the Occupational Therapy Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. Bachelor's Degree (graduates of qualified Occupational Therapy program prior to 2004),
2. 2. Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy.
3. 3. Certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.
4. 4. Currently licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
5. 5. Valid California Drivers License, good driving record, and must be able to drive to fulfill
   the duties of the position.