What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
Description
Join our team as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and provide expert level OT interventions and services to children and families with complex medical, social, and behavioral conditions in the community and residential setting. Candidates with a pending license are encouraged to apply!
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
- Administers direct OT services in a group home setting and in the community
- Provides family support and education
- Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools while working with patients
- Establishes individualized treatment plans for patients
- Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques that can easily translate to in home use
- Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties
- Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines and ensures quality standards of evaluations and addresses assessment areas that requires attention
- Driving is required
Schedule: This position is full-time (40 hours per week); benefits eligible with a flexible schedule. Candidates must be able and willing to drive in service area of the Southeast region of Massachusetts and attend weekly staff meetings.
Important Health and Wellness Benefits Which Begin on your First day of Employment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Experienced OT Supervision and Mentorship
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities to gain expertise in standardized therapy and sensory operations
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Two years or more of occupational therapy experience preferred
- Current Licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals
- Certified by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity, inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce.
Contact Information:
recruitment@baystatecs.org
857-374-5669
