Occupational Therapist, Adult Psych (TMBP)

Overview Purpose of Position: To develop, coordinate and implement occupational therapy segment of treatment in coordination with program staff, addressing functional activities, such as goal-oriented therapy to facilitate meaningful independent living; and to provide activities that will assess and help improve the psychosocial, emotional, cognitive and physical functional behavior of patients. Responsibilities Conduct occupational assessments, sensory needs assessments, reassessments and evaluate patient's current cognitive, functional, interpersonal, intrapersonal and vocational/avocational skills. Utilizes evaluation methods that are appropriate to the client's age, education, cultural and ethnic background, medical status and functional ability. Participates in the development of patient's treatment plan, including discharge planning goals, based on information received from assessments. Guides patient selection of individual tasks or projects which are appropriate to their defined needs and goals, encourages and facilitates patient participation in activities. Assists and teaches patients in individual and/or group work. Modifies teaching interventions based on evaluation process. Maintains accurate and timely records in accordance with established policies and procedures. Implements interventions, including crisis management procedures, in collaboration with treatment team. Manage utilization of van and transport patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. Participates in committees, Quality Assessment and Improvement activities and attends continuing education programs specific to providing psychiatric care for the population being treated. Complies with all established policies and procedures. Performs other work-related duties as directed or requested. Qualifications Entry level degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Registration preferred Holds current National Provider Identifier (NPI) Able to read, write, and communicate in English Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 1 month of new position BLS Certification within 3 month of new position and must maintain. Schedule Details TEMP May Become Permanent, 32 hrs per week, rotating days, 8a-4p, position works in both Inpatient Behavioral Health and Partial Hospital Program, E/O Weekend & Occ Holidays Organization : Cape Cod Hospital Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis Department : CCH-Adult Psych Unit Annual/Hourly: Hourly Hiring Pay Range: 37.54 - 55.62 #J-18808-Ljbffr