Occupational Therapist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Responsible for providing 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.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: 

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $75,000-$77,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions: 

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of treatment services, including collaborating with Care Managers, Transition staff, RNs, and others.
• Carry a caseload of Class Members, providing a spectrum of occupational therapy services as assigned by Supervisor.
• Create and implement individual treatment plans.
• Meet reporting, productivity, and service deliverable requirements identified by LSSI, DHS, and funding bodies.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to patient evaluation and treatment plans.
• Provide skills that address the full scope of patient’s needs.
• Complete electronic healthcare record (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.
• Maintain 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.

Position Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy required.
• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in mental health field preferred.
• OT/L (Occupational Therapist, License) required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review required.
• Experience adhering to accreditation and licensure standards preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required. Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required. 

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.