Per Diem COTA: Behavioral Health OT Assistant

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in New Haven, Connecticut, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver clinical care. Candidates must have graduated from an AOTA accredited program and possess current Connecticut licensure and NBCOT certification. Additional clinical experience in behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities include managing clinical caseloads, documenting tasks, and ensuring participation in professional development. Candidates should be able to perform various physical tasks and work with exercise equipment. The position is per diem/as needed, offering flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Clinical group experience in behavioral health is preferred.
• Current Connecticut licensure in occupational therapy assistant or demonstrated eligibility.
• NBCOT certification required.
• Current BLS certification or obtain it within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in implementing treatment and providing therapy.
• Manages a full clinical caseload daily.
• Ensures documentation and administrative tasks are consistent and timely.
• Participates in professional development.
• Functions as an interdisciplinary team member.

Skills

Clinical skills

Professional development

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in New Haven, Connecticut, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver clinical care. Candidates must have graduated from an AOTA accredited program and possess current Connecticut licensure and NBCOT certification. Additional clinical experience in behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities include managing clinical caseloads, documenting tasks, and ensuring participation in professional development. Candidates should be able to perform various physical tasks and work with exercise equipment. The position is per diem/as needed, offering flexible hours.