What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST position at GATEWAYS HOSPITAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER?
Job Details
Description
Title of Position: Occupational Therapist
Location: CONREP FCTP/STRP/SD
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Union/ Non-Union: Union
Supervisor: Program Director
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Due to an urgent hiring need, we are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for this position—$2,500 paid at the time of hire and an additional $2,500 paid after six (6) months of continuous employment.
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty-five (55) )-bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty-four (134) beds. The organization has approximately four hundred (400) employees.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
We are hiring a motivated occupational therapist who will be responsible for developing and implementing an adjunctive therapy program for one of the CONREP locations. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing clients, developing treatment goals, and implementing those goals.
ESSENTIALS DUTIES
- Functions under the direct supervision of the Program Director
- Delivers programming for the Socialization Improvement Program (SIP)
- Completes the assessment process within 72 hours of admission by using structured test, observation, and/or interview.
- Identifies client strengths and problem areas based upon evaluation findings.
- Documents evaluation findings and develops a plan of care which is measurable and attainable.
- Reports ongoing client progress in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborates with colleagues.
- Coordinates with the treatment team on client’s goals.
- Reviews and revises the treatment plan based upon the client’s needs, responses, and progress.
- Documents ongoing treatment progress in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual guidelines.
- Supervises occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students and volunteers.
- Supervises occupational therapy fieldwork students
- Completes the assessment and documentation of student performance at specified intervals.
- Assists in the orientation of new staff and students.
- Assists in ordering Occupational Therapy supplies and equipment.
- Manages departmental petty cash with accuracy and timeliness.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and lead Occupational Therapy groups.
- Excellent language and communication skills.
- Ability to make decisions and work independently when circumstances warrant
Qualifications
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
Minimum Education Required
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Minimum Certification/Licensure Required
- Current registration with the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience Required
- Delivery of Psychiatric Occupational Therapy services to adult clients.
Desired Experience
- One year experience working as an Occupational Therapist
REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
- Valid California Driver’s license.
- TB clearance.
- Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
- First Aid Training Certification*.
- CPR Certification*.
- Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)**
* Note: If indicated certifications/licenses are lacking, they must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
**Training needs to be completed within 30 days from the date of hire on a designated date provided by onboarding. Staff need to be certified at the commensurate level for their role to perform their job duties (staff will be taken off the schedule if certification is not achieved).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
- Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.
Salary : $38 - $40
