Occupational Therapist 1-3

State of Louisiana•Jackson, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Rehabilitation Department as an Occupational Therapist. The selected candidate will provide occupational therapy support to adult clients, including treatment, documentation, work therapy training, equipment and supply management, and maintain client and workplace safety under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist temporary permit.

Nice To Haves

Experience in providing occupational therapy support to adult clients.
Experience with treatment, documentation, work therapy training, equipment and supply management.
Experience maintaining client and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled Occupational Therapy services under the supervision of Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapists to early, middle, and late adult clients
Communicates patients’ progress through weekly or monthly documentation and ensures that this documentation meets quality management standards.
Train and supervise assigned Work Therapy clients.
Complete work therapy evaluations, patient time sheets, and other paperwork associated with training and working with the patients.
Assist with the acquisition, maintenance, and safe use of OT supplies and equipment.
Ensures that the inventory of supplies is maintained within budgetary constraints.
Informs the OT supervisor of equipment that is damaged and/or any situation that poses a safety risk for other employees or clients.