Occupational Therapist - Part-Time

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network • Methuen, MA

1d • $32,500 - $37,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wayside is seeking a creative, flexible, and energetic Occupational Therapist to join our Young Adult residential programs. This part-time position (20 hours/week) focuses on providing occupational therapy services to young adults (18-25 years old) and their families who are referred by the Department of Mental Health. The role requires a commitment to family-centered practice and offers flexible scheduling, with a potential for a full-time schedule by combining with another program. The salary range is $32,500.00 - $37,500.00/year, plus a pro-rated sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
• Collaboration with mental health clinicians and other treatment providers.
• Ability to assess safety in collaboration with the team and provide safety planning with effective OT interventions.
• Direct client care in client homes.
• Creativity to support program development and integrate OT throughout care.
• Experience using clinical observations in assessment.
• Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation.
• Ability to explain OT interventions to young adults, families, and other providers.
• Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience serving adolescents with significant mental health needs.
• Experience addressing functioning in the home or community setting.
• Experience working with a diverse population of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to young adults and families seeking OT support.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to set and achieve therapy goals.
• Work with a diverse team to support young adults and their families through treatment plan intervention, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
• Provide consultation for direct intervention focused on addressing the client's functional goals.
• Educate and consult with clinical staff, young adults, and their families/caregivers.
• Provide home strategies and recommendations to families, including in-home services if applicable.

Benefits

• Tuition and training reimbursement
• PTO package with 3 wellness days
• 9 paid holidays
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year
• Learning environment with free training and CEUs
• Exceptional medical benefits
• Financial health supports
• Career development opportunities
• $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level