Occupational Therapist

Envision Unlimited • Tinley Park, IL

18d

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 secondary diagnoses, including substance abuse, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or other clinical issues. The Occupational Therapist provides individual and group interventions in long-term care facilities to prepare Class Members for transition to the community, and works with them after transition to support community integration.

The role supports Class Members in developing, maintaining, or restoring physical and mental functioning through meaningful 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 Occupational Therapist helps 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 Occupational Therapy in Illinois.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health and/or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, recovery-oriented care and services to Class Members with mental illness and/or physical disabilities.
• Evaluate Class Members’ performance of ADLs, IADLs, and functional mobility.
• Assess personal, environmental, medical, and social variables that affect a Class Member’s ability to carry out 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 needs and Class Member goals to support successful community transition.
• Provide skill building and education to support independent living, 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

• Paid time off: 11 vacation days, 12 holidays, 3 sick days, and 3 personal days.
• 40 hours of accrued Illinois Paid Leave.
• 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.
• Opportunity for career growth and development.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Base salary of $80,000 per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time