Summary:
Provides Occupational Therapist (OT) services for behavioral health clients assigned to program which include main program site, outreach offices and home visits. Provides individual and group interventions.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
* Lead and co-lead occupation-based, client-centered groups.
* Provide meaningful, therapeutic individual OT interventions.
* Document OT intervention(s) and communication according to program standards, practices and contractual requirements in a timely manner.
* Collaboration with counselors/therapists regarding client challenges, progress and goals.
* Complete OT evaluations, while meeting required deadlines.
* Provide education and presentations for staff members and clients.
* Participate in OT groups, individual sessions, family sessions, staff and team meetings as directed.
* Attend mandatory staff meetings as well as scheduled meetings with Program Director.
* Participate in OT program development and other related duties such as ordering supplies, creating documents, researching OT education and topics, office organization and maintenance.
* Demonstrate judgment and safety at all times.
* Transport clients to accommodate community relationships. Use of personal car or vehicle is required.
* Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
* Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.
Recovery Requirements
* Provide the best customer care possible.
* Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
* Support clients' steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
* Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our clients.
* Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our clients and establishes our leadership in the industry.
* Research and utilize our industry's best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Level of Supervision Given
* Works under direct supervision.
Education/Licensing Requirements Education and/or Experience
* Master's degree from accredited school in OT; current, Bachelor's degree.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
* Licensed by State (CBOT); Registered (NBCOT) Occupational Therapist (OTR/L).
* Proof of: valid California driver's license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required. Prior behavioral health experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Graduate from accredited school and passed Certification and Licensure examinations.
* Able to create and manage OT program independently and provide outcome statistics.
* Basic level PC skills required.
* Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills and communication skills are a must.
* Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
Physical Requirements
* Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
* May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
* Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment.
* Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
* Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
* Will require off-site meeting, county and/or client needs.
* Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation.
* Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed. However, not remote position.
PERKS OF WORKING WITH PATHWAYS CALIFORNIA:
- Paid Vacation Days (1st year 12 days; increases with tenure)
- Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
- Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
- 401K
- Perks @ Pathways (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)