Occupational Therapist / Mental Health

Occupational Health Therapist - Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA)
"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career"
Hiring Range: $67,222.80 - $88,229.93
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity consideration included an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirement for the job.
This role is on-site 5 days a week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A county car will be provided for this role.
Position Summary
Performs work evaluating and administering treatments for patients with sensory processing, fine motor, visual motor, feeding, functional play, self care, attention and motor disorders. This position works independently under general supervision assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore persons with disabilities or developmental delays. This role is primarily a treatment role.
About the Division of Child and Family Well-Being
At NC DHHS the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) focuses on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians. DCFW works to ensure that North Carolina's children grow up safe, healthy and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities. DCFW has complementary programs from the Divisions of Public Health, Mental Health, and Social Services to maximize services and outcomes for children and their families, including nutrition programs (SNAP, WIC and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health and prevention services for children and youth, children's behavioral health services, and early intervention programs. The North Carolina Early Intervention Section (NCEI) is a part of the N.C. Division of Child and Family Well-being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP). The Infant-Toddler Program provides support and services for families and their children, birth to three who have special needs. Research shows that this time period is critical. It offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) across North Carolina work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.
Essential Functions
Examine, test, diagnose, and administer treatments for patients with sensory processing, fine motor, visual motor, feeding, attention, functional play.
Refer patients to other agencies for treatment of problems related to or underlying sensory processing, fine motor, visual motor, feeding, attention, functional play.
Serve as one of two or more disciplines conducting initial evaluations and assessing all areas of a child's development for NC Infant-Toddler Program eligibility and ongoing intervention.
Provide discipline-specific evaluations with children birth to age three, following appropriate evaluation procedures and protocols.
Utilize appropriate evaluation instruments and protocol to address referral questions with individual children.
Participate in gathering and discussing evaluation information and results with parents and other staff in ways that address their concerns and priorities.
This role includes a fluctuating caseload of treatment cases. It ranges from 20-25 cases/week.
Write assessment reports that follow professional, state, and department guidelines.
Bill for services as approved/documented.
Provide input for the modification of services and support as part of treatment planning.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct staff training (in-service).
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of two years of relevant experience working with young children and their families.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, or related field. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
North Carolina licensure as issued by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists or Audiologists or Occupational Therapy
Certification by the American Occupational Association
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Preferred Qualifications
Master's/Doctorate degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Program development principles and practices
Program evaluation methods
Typical and atypical child development (physiological, nutritional, sensory-motor, affective, cognitive, social, communication, and adaptive development)
Appropriate evaluation instruments and assessment methods for children birth to age three
Research informed and research based intervention practices
Interdisciplinary team processes
NC Infant-Toddler policies and federal rules under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Skills:
Developing and implementing programs
Evaluating programs
Conducting needs assessments
Applying and interpreting applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procedures
Preparing a variety of reports and documentation
Assessing consumer needs, problems, and progress
Using diagnostic and therapeutic protocols to address consumer needs
Abilities:
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence
Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
Computer Skills:
~ Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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