Occupational Therapist Contingent, PCN1243

Oakland Community Health Network • Troy, MI

36d • $23 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitative support services to individuals receiving behavioral health services through OCHN. This role evaluates functional, cognitive, sensory, emotional, and independent living needs to support recovery, community integration, and overall quality of life. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized recommendations and interventions that support behavioral health treatment goals and functional outcomes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of Michigan required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, rehabilitation practices, and functional assessment methodologies.
• Ability to assess behavioral health-related functional limitations and develop individualized interventions.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning and recovery-oriented practices.
• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Must have available means of transportation to and from OCHN and for required off site meetings or site visits.
• Must be available for trainings, meetings, and events which may occur outside of standard office hours.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, rehabilitation, integrated healthcare, or community mental health preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, co-occurring conditions, or substance use disorders preferred.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals and conduct intake activities for occupational therapy services.
• Complete functional and occupational therapy assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, sensory, behavioral, and independent living needs including making findings or recommendations regarding such assessments.
• Identify barriers impacting daily functioning, recovery, and community integration.
• Develop individualized recommendations and intervention plans based on assessment findings and person-centered goals.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions and rehabilitative support services aligned with treatment goals.
• Support the development of daily living, coping, emotional regulation, sensory integration, and community functioning skills.
• Assist individuals in improving independence and participation in home, community, and vocational environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, care coordinators, medical providers, families, and community partners to support integrated treatment planning.
• Participate in case consultations, treatment planning meetings, and care coordination activities.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up recommendations for additional services and supports, as appropriate including completion of inspections where required of requested modifications.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required billing and service documentation within established timeframes.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, trainings, audits, and other organizational initiatives, as assigned.
• Perform additional duties consistent with the scope and intent of the role.

Benefits

• OCHN is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces and encourages our employees’ differences. This includes (but is not limited to) ability, age, color, family type, gender expression and identity, individual expression, medical conditions, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and all other diverse and wonderful characteristics.

What This Job Offers

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