Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist- Community Services 
 PACT-Y - Community Based
Westborough/Canton

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00/year depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part-time). 
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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Waltham site is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y). This program is a DMH funded, intensive, self-contained, community-based program, serving youth and their families. We are looking for individuals who are open to working a M-F with flexible scheduling including evenings. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community.

 What you will do: 

• Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to any youth and families who are seeking OT support within their PACT-Y service.
• Work as part of a strong, collaborative, multidisciplinary team with the youth, young adults, caregivers, and providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care.
• Provide education and consultation support to clinical staff, the youth, and their families/caregivers.
• Provide consultation to team working with youth and families who are not yet ready to engage in OT.
• Work from a strength-based, resiliency model foundation to empower youth towards more independence and life satisfaction.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
• and other treatment providers working as part of a group with multidisciplinary staff.
• Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions.
• to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting.
• Client care in client homes.
• Creativity to support program development to further integrate OT throughout our care.
• Experience in using clinical observations in assessment.
• Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation. Ability to explain OT interventions to youth, families and other providers.
• Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Massachusetts licensure or are obtaining it prior to start date.
• Experience serving adolescents with significant mental health needs.
• Experience in working with individuals within a home setting or community setting.
• Experience working with diverse population of individuals.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. 

We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice; Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.