Intern - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Intern

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

The Occupational Therapy Intern will complete individual evaluations, supplemental treatments, and group interventions with individuals with various mental health diagnosis under the supervision of a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist. As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, Occupational Therapy Interns will utilize clinical skills associated with current training in area of expertise, the expressive arts therapies, occupational therapies and psycho-educational interventions, to plan, organize and implement a program of ancillary services. Assesses patients' capabilities, needs, interests and goals and designs an individualized treatment program consistent with interdisciplinary team's goals in addition to providing Occupational Therapy specific evaluations as ordered by interdisciplinary team. In the mental health setting, the Occupational Therapist Intern will provide individualized and group treatment for patients to improve adaptive function in "occupational performance categories" which includes, but is not limited to social skills, leisure activities, cognitive abilities, daily living skills and perceptions of self-worth. The Occupational Therapy Intern must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes individual evaluations and treatments as appropriate, and supported with a doctor's order, under the supervision of a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist.
• Assesses patient care needs, develops/implements a treatment plan in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, continually reassesses treatment plan.
• Plans and participates in milieu and psychoeducational programming, including but not limited to teaching, skill building, therapy groups, social interventions, decision making skills, and general life management skills.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Provides input to the interdisciplinary treatment plan while functioning as a team member.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting to manager and unit leaders any potential risk to patient safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• Utilizes processes to conserve financial resources.
• Responsible for documenting and reporting all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
• Creates a patient friendly environment by following quality improvement standards and maintaining professionalism.
• Is responsible to actively participate, as needed, in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention. This may include monitoring, assessment, verbal de-escalation, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Works in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
• Serves on committees as needed.
• Promotes positive communication amongst all members of the treatment team.
• Collaborates in follow up with disciplinary action.
• Collaborate with AT Clinical Services Manager and Recreational Therapy Leads regarding internships and other departmental activities.
• Educates patients, family members, and other clinicians in how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy. Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Design and create, or requisition, special supplies or adaptive equipment to support patient specific interventions.
• Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, residential, or community settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness and/or injury.
• Responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization, presenting a professional image that is projected in appearance, attitudes and behaviors, time management and communication skills. Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical support to patients.
• Responsible to uphold the healing ministry of Christ through relationships that honor integrity, stewardship, empowerment, professional excellence, and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency within position.
• Continuous exposure to potentially adverse physical environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What Does the Role Require?

Enrolled in an accredited masters or doctoral degree program for Occupational Therapy, or similar degree, which leads to the ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Exam. Exposure of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience is helpful to plan and implement therapeutic, interactive education group sessions and interventions, though not required. Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise associated with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychoeducational interventions, expressive arts, and occupational therapies to plan, organize and implement a program of ancillary services.

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

NOTICE: Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.