Occupational Therapist - Residential Services

The Bridge Inc. • New York, NY

9d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides recommendations and interventions as part of a mobile multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals with diverse needs, including older adults, who reside in supportive housing. The role includes delivering direct client care, conducting assessments, recommending adaptive strategies and equipment, and promoting independence and daily functioning. The OT also provides professional consultation, guidance, and education to residential staff to support the effective use of occupational therapy techniques and best practices in meeting residents’ needs.

The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. The organization supports individuals in pursuing their goals and living meaningful lives, and has 70 years of experience developing and operating supportive housing and community-based programs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current valid New York State licensure, or temporary licensure at the time of hire.
• At least 1 year of experience working with older adults, individuals with chronic medical conditions, people who are precariously housed or unhoused, and/or related fields.
• Ability to travel throughout New York City.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to use agency Electronic Health Records to document services and track data.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional consultation to supportive housing staff working with special populations.
• Support frontline staff by establishing strategies and best practices for utilizing occupational therapy techniques with residential clients.
• Deliver interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team, including conducting assessments to screen for limitations and providing recommendations on energy conservation techniques, durable medical equipment, and strength-building exercises.
• Work with external agencies to make referrals to appropriate community-based services, provide psychoeducation, and conduct apartment assessments as needed to recommend modifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and participate in team meetings.

What This Job Offers

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