Mental Health Occupational Therapist -EASA
Mid-Columbia Center for Living, The Dalles, OR, United States
Working Title:
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Program:
Community Support Services – EASA
Location:
On-site, The Dalles (Serving Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman Counties)
Hours/FTE:
Flexible, total 7.5 hours/week; 0.2 FTE (7.5 hours) during regular business hours; Travel/Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
$47.47- $55.53/hour (dependent on experience)
Reports To:
Program Manager
FLSA Status:
Exempt
The Occupational Therapist will support the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) program within the Community Support Services (CSS) department. EASA was created to address the needs of young clients experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The program’s purpose is to provide intensive supportive services, reduce symptoms, and mitigate the impact of psychosis on the individual, family, and society. This role will provide professional evaluation, treatment, referral, and monitoring services. This position requires an Occupational Therapist License, and it provides services within the scope of that certification.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience in a related field including a minimum of 1 year as an Occupational Therapist.
Prior experience working with adolescents and/or young adults up to age 25.
Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of Oregon and pass a criminal background check.
Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.
Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business offices for meetings and/or trainings.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370.
Responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide assessments, treatment plans, and interventions that include sensory-motor processing, cognitive, and environmental aspects of the client’s life to promote optimal success in the context of their mental health, education and vocation services. The caseload includes youth and young adults ages 15 to 25 who meet criteria for the EASA program and services are provided in a community-based setting including clients’ homes.
Responsible for client evaluation including initial outreach meetings and assessments. Formulates diagnoses and identifies appropriate OT treatment services. Notifies clients and significant others of diagnosis and initial recommendations. Completes written narrative of evaluations and obtains necessary releases.
Create Occupational Profiles, Performance Analyses, Occupational Therapy Evaluations, and Occupational Therapy Treatment and Intervention plans. Consult with treatment team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities to help clients learn work, school, and independent living skills and adapt to challenges. Recommends changes in clients’ work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities. Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life‑management skills optimizing their mental and physical capabilities.
Participate in rounds, administrative meetings, retreats and individual case staffing. Consult with treatment team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities to help clients learn work, school, and independent living skills and adapt to challenges. Provides consultation or follow‑up support to clients, families, employers/schools and multidisciplinary teams consistent with Occupational Therapy Treatment and Intervention Plans. May train caregivers on how to provide for a patient's needs during and after therapy. Co‑facilitates family psycho‑education groups and other groups as appropriate.
Responsible for the delivery, safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy services. Completes all required documentation (including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, state forms, and outcome measures).
Demonstrates proficiency in occupational therapy and maintains educational or credentialing requirements to be an Occupational Therapist.
Provides timely and accurate clinical documentation utilizing Agency clinical software system; this includes treatment records, service plans, progress notes and other required documentation. Maintains the integrity of the electronic records system within the scope of practice.
Participates in all team and agency meetings as scheduled.
Uses agency vehicles to provide community-based services and transport clients to appointments, activities, and other approved destinations. Ensures the comfort, dignity and safety of clients during transport, following all applicable safety protocols.
Performs all relevant essential responsibilities using the English language.
Maintains reliable attendance; professional communication with all contacts; maintains confidentiality.
Benefits
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness (HRSA).
Relocation accommodations as qualified.
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Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Program:
Community Support Services – EASA
Location:
On-site, The Dalles (Serving Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman Counties)
Hours/FTE:
Flexible, total 7.5 hours/week; 0.2 FTE (7.5 hours) during regular business hours; Travel/Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
$47.47- $55.53/hour (dependent on experience)
Reports To:
Program Manager
FLSA Status:
Exempt
The Occupational Therapist will support the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) program within the Community Support Services (CSS) department. EASA was created to address the needs of young clients experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The program’s purpose is to provide intensive supportive services, reduce symptoms, and mitigate the impact of psychosis on the individual, family, and society. This role will provide professional evaluation, treatment, referral, and monitoring services. This position requires an Occupational Therapist License, and it provides services within the scope of that certification.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience in a related field including a minimum of 1 year as an Occupational Therapist.
Prior experience working with adolescents and/or young adults up to age 25.
Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of Oregon and pass a criminal background check.
Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.
Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business offices for meetings and/or trainings.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370.
Responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide assessments, treatment plans, and interventions that include sensory-motor processing, cognitive, and environmental aspects of the client’s life to promote optimal success in the context of their mental health, education and vocation services. The caseload includes youth and young adults ages 15 to 25 who meet criteria for the EASA program and services are provided in a community-based setting including clients’ homes.
Responsible for client evaluation including initial outreach meetings and assessments. Formulates diagnoses and identifies appropriate OT treatment services. Notifies clients and significant others of diagnosis and initial recommendations. Completes written narrative of evaluations and obtains necessary releases.
Create Occupational Profiles, Performance Analyses, Occupational Therapy Evaluations, and Occupational Therapy Treatment and Intervention plans. Consult with treatment team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities to help clients learn work, school, and independent living skills and adapt to challenges. Recommends changes in clients’ work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities. Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life‑management skills optimizing their mental and physical capabilities.
Participate in rounds, administrative meetings, retreats and individual case staffing. Consult with treatment team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities to help clients learn work, school, and independent living skills and adapt to challenges. Provides consultation or follow‑up support to clients, families, employers/schools and multidisciplinary teams consistent with Occupational Therapy Treatment and Intervention Plans. May train caregivers on how to provide for a patient's needs during and after therapy. Co‑facilitates family psycho‑education groups and other groups as appropriate.
Responsible for the delivery, safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy services. Completes all required documentation (including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, state forms, and outcome measures).
Demonstrates proficiency in occupational therapy and maintains educational or credentialing requirements to be an Occupational Therapist.
Provides timely and accurate clinical documentation utilizing Agency clinical software system; this includes treatment records, service plans, progress notes and other required documentation. Maintains the integrity of the electronic records system within the scope of practice.
Participates in all team and agency meetings as scheduled.
Uses agency vehicles to provide community-based services and transport clients to appointments, activities, and other approved destinations. Ensures the comfort, dignity and safety of clients during transport, following all applicable safety protocols.
Performs all relevant essential responsibilities using the English language.
Maintains reliable attendance; professional communication with all contacts; maintains confidentiality.
Benefits
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness (HRSA).
Relocation accommodations as qualified.
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