Occupational Therapist

Envision Unlimited • Tinley Park, IL

11h

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is an interdisciplinary team member who provides pre- and post-transition services to people with mental and/or physical illness who are members of the Williams or Colbert Classes. Some Class Members may also have a secondary diagnosis of substance abuse, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or other clinical issues. The OT provides individual and group interventions in long-term care facilities to help prepare Class Members to transition to the community and supports them after transition to improve community integration.

The OT helps Class Members develop, maintain, or restore physical and mental functioning through meaningful and productive occupations, including activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, health management, and social participation. The role aims to increase each Class Member’s ability to live as independently and safely as possible in the community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• License to practice in Illinois.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health and/or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and recovery-oriented services to Class Members with mental illness and/or physical disabilities.
• Evaluate a Class Member’s performance of ADLs, IADLs, and functional mobility.
• Assess personal, environmental, medical, and social variables that affect a Class Member’s ability to perform desired and necessary activities consistently, safely, and with adequate skills.
• Assess a Class Member’s ability and capacity to transition, and recommend supportive services and an appropriate community setting.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on individual needs and goals to support successful community transition.
• Provide skill-building and education to help Class Members achieve independent living goals, including ADLs, mobility and community mobility, medication management, meal preparation, budgeting, hobbies and leisure activities, grocery shopping, transportation, and social participation.
• Attend meetings and consult with the team about Class Member progress and recommendations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals, including physicians, therapists, psychiatrists, and nurses, to support comprehensive care and community living.
• Comply with assessment, treatment, and documentation guidelines from Envision Unlimited, DHS, and the Illinois OT Practice Act.
• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000 per year.
• 11 vacation days, 12 holidays, 3 sick days, and 3 personal days.
• 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave, accrued.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Cell phone reimbursement or use of a company phone.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees.
• Voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time