Occupational Therapist
Description
The Occupational Therapist (O.T.) provides expert level O.T. interventions and services to children and families with complex medical, social, and behavioral conditions.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
- Administers direct OT services in a group home setting
- Provides family support and education
- Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that requires attention
- Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools while working with patients
- Establishes individualized treatment plans for patients
- Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques that can easily translate to in home use
- Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties
- Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines
Schedule : This position is Full-Time (40 hours per week); Benefits Eligible with a Flexible Schedule. Candidates must be able and willing to drive in service area of the Southeast region of Massachusetts.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent required
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
- Two years or more of occupational therapy experience preferred
- Current Licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals
- Valid MA driver's license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
- Acceptable CORI and SORI background record checks as required by program
Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.
Benefits Begin on Your First Day of Employment!!
Important Health and Wellness Benefits
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining / retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Bay State Community Services believes diversity, inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce .
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