Occupational Therapist

Provide intensive occupational therapy services to Class Members that are part of the Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program (CCMTP) to prepare the Class Members for a safe and successful transition into independent living in the community. 

Occupational therapy is a holistic, client-centered based approach to life skill development.  Creates and implements individual treatment plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of treatment services, including collaborating with Care Managers, Transition staff, RNs and others.  Operate as part of a treatment team. 
• Carry a caseload of Class Members, providing a spectrum of occupational therapy services as assigned by Supervisor. 
• Meets reporting, productivity, and service deliverable requirements identified by LSSI, DHS, and funding bodies.  This role requires the Occupational Therapist to  work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.  Collaborates with other LSSI programs/departments, including ACT and CST, as needed.  Prepares and maintains records and reports related to patient evaluation and treatment plans.  Provide skill that address the full scope of patient’s needs.
• Complete EHR documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with DHS and Rule 140 guidelines. 
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.
• Familiarity with Emergency Procedures.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, and other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Additional Functions/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences of clients, coworkers, and community.  Compassionate and a team player.   Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Respond to all incoming correspondence and questions in a timely manner; including but not limited to inquiries received via email, telephone, text message, and fax.
• Ensure reasonable measures are taken to protect confidential and/or sensitive information as well as ensuring the security of all LSSI systems is maintained.
• Responsible for completing all required training assignments as well as complying with the related organizational, administrative, and programmatic policies.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy required. 

Professional Licensure/Certifications: 

• OT/L (Occupational Therapist, License) is required.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Proficiency in EHR documentation and review.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards.
• 1-3 years of experience in mental health field is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.