Occupational Therapist
full-time•Acton•$65k - $75k
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Location
Acton
Salary
$65k - $75k
Type
full-time
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Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!
Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
Apply today and earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00/year depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
Wayside is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with our growing In Home Based Therapeutic Care (IHBTC) programs which have been recognized across the state for their hard work and dedication to families. This is a full time position, split between our Arlington and Methuen locations. Wayside is seeking creative, flexible, energetic individuals to provide occupational therapy services as part of our intensive Young Adult Therapeutic Care focusing on working with young adults (18 years old to 25 years old) and their families, who are referred by the Department of Mental Health. Must be committed to family centered practice.
What You Will Do:
- Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to any young adult and families who are seeking OT support within their IHBTC service.
- Collaborate with the treatment teams to help set therapy goals and ensure these goals are being met.
- Work collaboratively with a diverse team who provide their educational, professional and lived experience to support a young adult and their families through treatment plan intervention, safety planning and crisis intervention.
- Provide consultation for direct intervention that is focused on addressing the functional goals of the client.
- Provide education and consult support to clinical staff, the young adults, and their families/caregivers.
- Provide home strategies and recommendations to families as well as in home services if applicable.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
- Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
- Collaboration with mental health clinicians and other treatment providers working as part of a group or individually.
- Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions.
- Ability to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting.
- Direct client care in client homes.
- Creativity to support program development to further integrate OT throughout our care.
- Experience in using clinical observations in assessment.
- Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation. Ability to explain OT interventions to young adults, families and other providers.
- Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.
Minimum Requirements:
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Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Massachusetts licensure or are obtaining it prior to start date.
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Experience serving adolescents with significant mental health needs.
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Experience addressing functioning in the home setting or community setting.
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Experience working with diverse population of individuals.
- Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Other facts
Tech stack
Occupational Therapy,Assessment,Treatment Planning,Collaboration,Crisis Intervention,Psychoeducation,Consultation,Creativity,Safety Planning,Direct Client Care,Home Strategies,Education,Diverse Populations,Communication,Empowerment,Clinical Observations
About Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a nonprofit, nationally accredited human services agency dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency through its family-based outreach services, residential treatment programs, and community-based counseling services to thousands of children, youth and families throughout Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts.
Wayside is committed to a vibrant workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are dedicated to open communication and ongoing education for our employees.
What you'll do
- Provide assessments and direct intervention to young adults and families seeking OT support. Collaborate with treatment teams to set and meet therapy goals.
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What does Wayside Youth & Family Support Network pay for a Occupational Therapist?
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network offers a competitive compensation package for the Occupational Therapist role. The salary range is USD 65k - 75k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Occupational Therapist do at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network?
As a Occupational Therapist at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network, you will: provide assessments and direct intervention to young adults and families seeking OT support. Collaborate with treatment teams to set and meet therapy goals..
Why join Wayside Youth & Family Support Network as a Occupational Therapist?
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a leading Mental Health Care company. The Occupational Therapist role offers competitive compensation.
Is the Occupational Therapist position at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network remote?
The Occupational Therapist position at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is based in Acton, Massachusetts, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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