Occupational Therapist Assistant, Youth Community Program

Job Opportunity

Job Type: Part-Time, 20-30 hours Job Schedule: Flexible, afternoons and evenings License / Certification: Licensed OTA in MA Program Type: Youth, community based Program Name: PACT-Y Location: Brockton, MA Local Travel Required: Yes Salary: $34 / hour

About Us

At Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC), we are building an amazing team of professionals who are changing the way mental health is treated in Southeastern Massachusetts. You can find us in schools, homes, the community, and our Taunton offices empowering our clients with the latest evidence-based behavioral health treatments. We are a non-profit community mental health center serving 50 communities in Massachusetts and growing! CCBC provides inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care services to adults and children overcoming depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and many other conditions hindering personal fulfillment. If you are caring, dedicated, and ready to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

Description of Position

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support youth in their recovery goals. PACT-Y provides individual therapy, family therapy, case management, nursing, psychiatry, mentoring and OT to youth experiencing significant mental health challenges. As a member of the PACT-Y team, you will use a person-centered approach to enhance family functioning, promote stabilization, and encourage growth and resilience as youth make the transition into adulthood. The OTA will work with the OT to provide screening and interventions for youth enrolled in the program.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary team and implement strategies and objectives according to the treatment plan
• Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with youth, families and team members
• Receive supervision from a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Provide support and interventions in the youth's home and community
• Participate in team meetings and trainings
• Utilize a strength-based perspective with youth and families
• Maintain written documentation of progress notes, evaluations and interventions
• Afternoon and evenings hours

Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Massachusetts license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Understanding of childhood development and mental health challenges
• Experience in Behavioral Health preferred