Occupational Therapist - Carson (Bilingual)

Occupational Therapist

An Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive occupational therapy services to assigned clients and families referred from therapy staff. Occupational therapists are expected to exercise professional judgment and discretion as practitioners and collaborators in the treatment of clients. The position involves working designated shifts under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapy Program Manager.

Duties

1. ASSESSMENT: Identifies individual needs and orients client participation in individual and group interventions aimed at reducing the effects of symptoms, enhancing social skills and maintaining or improving occupational role performance. Completes assessments and submits documentation within timelines outlined by OT Manager.

2. CLIENT ENGAGEMENT: Provides client with opportunities to practice newly acquired skills in the areas of activities of daily living, communication, socialization, leisure, education related and pre-employment activities. Meets with clients 1 time per week or as outlined in plan created with team and supervisor.

3. GROUP ENGAGEMENT: Creates and runs mental health OT groups as required by contracts and needs of population.

4. DOCUMENTATION: Is able to complete and submit documentation and paperwork within established timelines. Submits thorough documentation including initial assessment, progress notes and notations demonstrating frequent collaborations with treatment team member.

5. PRODUCTIVITY: Maintains productivity standards set forth by the agency Tier System and internal policies.

6. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: Maintains working relationships with the agency service providers, caregivers, community programs and referring agencies. Creates and implements in services, seminars, and group supervisions as needed.

7. TEAMWORK: Is able to collaborate with Masada Staff and utilize the clinical "team" concept. Regularly collaborates with Masada Staff, clients, caregivers and supports, and other members of the clinical team. Supervises fieldwork students as needed.

8. ETHICS: Understands and upholds legal and ethical standards as they pertain to mental health services.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY: Maintains strict confidentiality over all records and information related to clients.

10. FLEXIBILITY: Is willing to accept a variety of cases. Is able to schedule and meet with all clients on a regular basis as outlined in treatment plan. Travels independently to various environments (buildings with stairs, various communities, schools, etc.) to provide services as needed.

11. RESPECT: Demonstrates respect for the intrinsic value of each person, their individual differences and culture. Is able to build rapport with clients, caregivers, coworkers, and community partners.

12. SAFETY: Ensures the safety of youths. Meets requirements of mandated reporting and creates and monitors safety plans as needed.

13. TEAM MEETINGS: Attends and participates in meetings, group supervision, case presentations, and in-service training opportunities.

14. SUPERVISION: Appropriately utilizes Supervisor for clinical and adjunctive services issues. Comes prepared and on time to all supervisions.

15. STRENGTH-BASED: Is capable of accurately identifying and building on the strengths of clients to better reach their potential.

16. INDEPENDENCE: Applies self to tasks and follows through without prompting. Is able to solve problems independently with minimal supervisory direction.

16. OTHER: Performs other duties as assigned by the Occupational Therapy Manager.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree (graduates of qualified Occupational Therapy program prior to 2004), Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy.

2. Successfully completed and graduated from an accredited entry-level occupational therapy program recognized by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

3. Certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.

4. Currently licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.

5. Valid California Drivers License, good driving record, and must be able to drive to fulfill the duties of the position.

6. Bilingual in Spanish required