Occupational Therapist - Residential Services

The Bridge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a mobile multidisciplinary team in New York City. This full-time role requires a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and NYS licensure, with optional Spanish language skills.

You will deliver direct client care, conduct assessments, and promote independence for residents in supportive housing. Responsibilities include consultation with staff, energy conservation strategies, recommendations for equipment, and collaboration with other

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current NYS licensure (or temporary licensure at hire) required.
• Ability to travel throughout New York City.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) for documenting services and tracking data.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional consultation to supportive housing staff.
• Support frontline staff by establishing OT strategies and best practices.
• Deliver interventions with assessments and recommendations for energy conservation, equipment, and strength-building.
• Collaborate with external agencies to refer services and conduct apartment assessments as needed.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Travel ability

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: New York, NY 10027, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: MA/MS, Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary, Job Shift: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. We provide individuals with the tools they need to pursue their dreams and live meaningful lives. The Bridge envisions a world where adults experiencing serious mental illness can live and thrive within their communities. As a recognized leader in developing and operating supportive housing and community-based programs, The Bridge has 70 years of experience helping New Yorkers with mental illness, including those affected by homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides recommendations and interventions as part of a mobile multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals with diverse needs, including older adults, who reside in supportive housing. The role involves delivering direct client care, conducting assessments, recommending adaptive strategies and equipment, and promoting independence and daily functioning. The OT also provides professional consultation, guidance, and education to residential staff to support the effective use of occupational therapy techniques and best practices in meeting residents’ needs.

Essential Position Functions:

• Provide professional consultation to supportive housing staff working with special populations.
• Support frontline staff by establishing strategies and best practices for utilizing occupational therapy (OT) techniques with residential clients.
• Deliver interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team, including conducting relevant assessments to screen for limitations and providing recommendations on energy conservation techniques, durable medical equipment, and strength-building exercises.
• Work with external agencies to make referrals to appropriate community-based services, provide psychoeducation, and conduct apartment assessments as needed to recommend modifications.
• Actively collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and participate in team meetings.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy as well as current valid NYS licensure, or temporary licensures at the time of hire.
• 1 or more years of experience working with older adults, individuals with chronic medical conditions, people precariously housed or unhoused, and/or related fields.
• Ability to travel throughout New York City.
• Computer literacy is required. Ability to use agency Electronic Health Records to document services and track data.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

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