Occupational Therapist-Residential Setting-Bonus Eligible

The Home for Little Wanderers; Walpole (MA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Résumé du poste

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to evaluate, treat, teach, and consult with youth across residential programs in Walpole, MA. The role requires clear documentation, strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and supervision of OT students.

Responsibilities include administering assessments, designing individualized plans, providing hands-on therapy to youth, and coordinating with families and staff to support treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Massachusetts OT licensure and NBCOT registration.

Responsabilités

• Administers tests and evaluates functional status to determine therapy needs.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans for youth.
• Provides group and individual therapy within residential settings.
• Maintains treatment notes and timely documentation.
• Collaborates with families, staff, and other professionals.

Connaissances

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formation

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Massachusetts OT licensure & NBCOT registration

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

This position is eligible for an up to $10,000 bonus! The Home for Little Wanderers' Walpole-based program is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for providing evaluation, treatment, teaching and consultation to youth at residential programs/ group homes located on a beautiful campus in Walpole, MA.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Administers tests and applies evaluation techniques to determine functional status and identify therapy needs.
• Analyzes evaluation results and designs a therapy program to meet needs of youth, incorporating factors of their developmental and medical history, social environment and educational placement.
• Develops individual treatment plans, adapting and adjusting goals and objectives appropriately.
• Provides individual and small group treatment both within and outside the residential settings of The Home in Walpole.
• Provides on-going consultation to group home clients, families, and program staff as needed.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills necessary for team meetings, treatment conferences educational meetings, and family meetings as indicated.
• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team; participating in meetings and conferences.
• Interfaces with parents, guardians, collateral agencies, to coordinate youth treatment needs.
• Provides clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy students in internship placements within The Home.
• Uses time effectively, maintains treatment notes and completes all documentation in a timely manner.
• Alters schedule as needed to meet the residential needs of the campus. The schedule will require afternoon and evening availability.
• Functions independently within the scope of these duties consulting with the supervisor and campus leadership for administrative issues/departmental operations.
• Serves on agency-wide and/or program committees as appropriate.
• Provides in-service training regarding strategies to facilitate carry-over of skills learned in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• Requires a Masters degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy with a current NBCOT registration and licensure as an Occupational Therapist granted by the State of Massachusetts
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Pay Range Positioning Summary

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.