Occupational Therapist - Full-Time or Part-Time

Wayside • Methuen, MA

20h

About The Position

Wayside is seeking a creative, flexible, and energetic Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services in its Young Adult residential programs in Methuen and Arlington. The role is part of intensive Young Adult Therapeutic Care for young adults ages 18 to 25 and their families, who are referred by the Department of Mental Health. The position requires a commitment to family-centered practice. Work can be full-time, split between Methuen and Arlington, or part-time at 20 hours per week at one location. Fee-for-service opportunities are also available.

Requirements

• Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate with mental health clinicians and other treatment providers, individually or as part of a group.
• Ability to assess safety collaboratively with the team and provide safety planning that incorporates effective occupational therapy interventions.
• Ability to provide direct client care in clients’ homes.
• Creativity in supporting program development and further integrating occupational therapy throughout care.
• Experience using clinical observations in assessment.
• Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation.
• Ability to explain occupational therapy interventions to young adults, families, and other providers.
• Ability to empower staff with varying training levels to use occupational therapy strategies.
• Commitment to family-centered practice.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience serving adolescents with significant mental health needs.
• Experience addressing functioning in home or community settings.
• Experience working with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct intervention to young adults and families seeking occupational therapy support.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to set therapy goals and ensure those goals are being met.
• Work with a diverse team to support young adults and families through treatment plan intervention, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
• Consult on direct interventions focused on clients’ functional goals.
• Provide education and consultation to clinical staff, young adults, and their families or caregivers.
• Provide home strategies and recommendations to families, as well as in-home services when applicable.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time positions, with half paid after six months of employment and half after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed