Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides direct and indirect Occupational Therapy (OT) services to adult and adolescent Behavioral Health (BH) inpatients. The responsibilities include evaluating patient's level of functioning, developing treatment plans, implementing patient-specific treatment, completing required documentation, providing supervision for inpatient staff, and actively participating in team meetings.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from an Accredited College or University
• State OTR license required
• Training in PMT and de-escalation techniques

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with the chronic BH/psychiatric population preferred

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong clinical skills and a demonstrated strong team orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Computer competency with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Flexibility in approach and excellence in time management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Evaluates patient's level of functioning and treatment needs comprehensively

2. Develops specific and measurable treatment plans

3. Implements patient-specific treatment

4. Communicates and coordinates patient's plan of care

5. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner

6. Provides supervision for inpatient staff

7. Provides input to patient schedules

8. Actively participates and collaborates in team meetings

9. Responds to needs for individualized and comprehensive services

10. Increases the visibility of Occupational Therapy services

11. Demonstrates effective time management skills

12. Uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage potentially violent situations

13. Participates in Early Response codes and Dr. Strong codes