What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Project Renewal?
Title: Occupational Therapist
Program:Bedford Green House
Location: 2880 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY
Hours:Monday – Friday 35 hours/week
Reports to: Senior BGH OT and VP of Occupational Therapy
Position Overview: To assist each client with developing the skills necessary to perform Activities of Daily Living at their optimal level of independence. To promote each individual’s ability to remain stably housed with the greatest degree of health, safety, productivity, and dignity possible. This Occupational Therapist will work as part of the OT team to provide programming for families, older adults, and single adults residing at Bedford Green House.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include
Candidates must have a master’s degree in occupational therapy as well as current valid NYS licensure, or temporary licensure at time of hire. Training and/or experience in community based mental health is preferred but not necessary. Additional responsibilities and/or requirements may be determined based upon the specific program and client population’s unique needs.
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Program:Bedford Green House
Location: 2880 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY
Hours:Monday – Friday 35 hours/week
Reports to: Senior BGH OT and VP of Occupational Therapy
Position Overview: To assist each client with developing the skills necessary to perform Activities of Daily Living at their optimal level of independence. To promote each individual’s ability to remain stably housed with the greatest degree of health, safety, productivity, and dignity possible. This Occupational Therapist will work as part of the OT team to provide programming for families, older adults, and single adults residing at Bedford Green House.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include
- Ensuring that clients are aware of the OT program and all available services.
- Developing, implementing, and leading skill-based OT groups to address client needs and goals.
- Conducting individual client assessments and developing corresponding treatment plans.
- Conducting 1:1 OT sessions focused on developing skills for effective ADL performance.
- Working with clients in their home and community environments to maximize function and safety.
- Accompanying clients to appointments for medical and/or psychiatric treatment, harm reduction services, benefits assistance, school-based meetings, leisure and/or vocational exploration, etc.
- Linking clients to appropriate community-based services.
- Planning building-wide special events and community outings.
- Documenting all clinical work as per program requirements.
- Collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team including the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, Case Managers, Peers, the program Psychiatrist, Maintenance staff, Security staff, and others.
- Assisting with on-site supervision of Level I and II OT interns.
- Participating in weekly clinical staff meetings.
- Participating in weekly supervision with the Senior Occupational Therapist at BGH.
Candidates must have a master’s degree in occupational therapy as well as current valid NYS licensure, or temporary licensure at time of hire. Training and/or experience in community based mental health is preferred but not necessary. Additional responsibilities and/or requirements may be determined based upon the specific program and client population’s unique needs.
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Salary : $80,000
