Occupational Therapist (OT)

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Salinas, CA seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver patient-centered rehab in a facility setting. You will assess needs, design recovery plans, and educate patients and families to promote independence.

Requires ACOTE-accredited OT education, NBCOT certification, and an active state license. You will collaborate with care teams to optimize outcomes and support holistic recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Initial certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Valid, unencumbered occupational therapy license for the state of practice (California).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop personalized recovery plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy to help patients regain independence and physical abilities.
• Address the whole patient, tailoring programs to individual needs.
• Collaborate with peers and refer patients to other professionals when necessary.
• Educate patients and caregivers on skills to promote independence and productivity.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ACOTE-accredited OT program

NBCOT certification

Active California OT license

Job description

Role: Occupational Therapist in a facility setting, reporting to the Director of Rehab.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop personalized recovery plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy to help patients regain independence and physical abilities.
• Address the whole patient, tailoring programs to individual needs.
• Collaborate with peers and refer patients to other professionals when necessary.
• Educate patients and caregivers on skills to promote independence and productivity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Initial certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid, unencumbered occupational therapy license for the state of practice.

Key Duties: Providing patient-centered occupational therapy, designing and implementing recovery programs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating patients and caregivers to enhance independence.