This position is Part Time (.2 FTE) - 7.5 hours/week

Work in a meaningful 8:30-5:00 environment that serves our rural community and enjoy all the perks of Oregon and Washington in your free time!

Why work with MCCFL?

• $2500 Sign on Bonus for QMHPs
• $5,000 Sign on Bonus for LPC/LCSW
• Loan Repayment Location - HRSA!
• Relocation Assistance to the Columbia Gorge

The Occupational Therapist will provide services for the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) program. The Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) was created to address the needs of young people ages 15-25 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The purpose of the program is to provide intensive supportive services, to reduce symptoms and to mitigate the impact of psychosis, on the individual, family and society. EASA provides psychiatric medication management, nursing support, occupational therapy, individual, family and group therapy, case management, vocational/educational support, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention.

The EASA Occupational Therapist provides professional evaluation, treatment, referral, and monitoring services. This position requires an Occupational Therapist License, and it provides services within the scope of that certification.

Job Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist works as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provides assessments, treatment plans, and interventions that include sensory motor processing, cognitive, and environmental aspects of the client’s life to promote optimal success in the context of their mental health, education and vocation services. The case load includes youth and young adults ages 15 to 25 who meet criteria for the EASA program and services are provided in a community based setting including clients’ homes.
• Responsible for client evaluation including initial outreach meetings and assessments. Formulates diagnoses and identifies appropriate OT treatment services. Notifies clients and significant other of diagnosis and initial recommendations. Completes written narrative of evaluations and obtains necessary releases.
• Creates Occupational Profiles, Performance Analyses, Occupational Therapy Evaluations, and Occupational Therapy Treatment and Intervention plans. Consults with treatment team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities to help clients learn work, school, and independent living skills and adapt to challenges. Recommends changes in clients’ work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities. Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills optimizing their mental and physical capabilities.
• Participates in Rounds, Administrative Meetings, Retreats and individual case staffing’s. Consults with treatment team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities to help clients learn work, school, and independent living skills and adapt to challenges. Provides consultation or follow up support to clients, families, employers/schools and multidisciplinary teams consistent with Occupational Therapy Treatment and Intervention Plans. May train caregivers how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy. Co-facilitates family psycho education groups and other groups as appropriate.
• Functions as an Occupational Therapist. Responsible for the delivery, safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy services. Completes all required documentation (including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, state forms, and outcome measures). Demonstrates proficiency in occupational therapy and maintains educational or credentialing requirements to be an Occupational Therapist.
• Provide timely and accurate clinical documentation utilizing Agency clinical software system; this includes treatment records, service plans, progress notes and other required documentation. Maintain the integrity of the electronic records system within the scope of practice.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Participate in all team and agency meetings as scheduled.

Job Qualifications: Must meet provider Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credentialing requirements as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 309-019-0125 (8).

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy
• Experience/Certification: Two (2) years of professional experience in a related field including a minimum of 1 year as an Occupational Therapist. Prior experience working with adolescents and/or young adults up to age 25.
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State of Oregon. Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370.
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, meetings and/or trainings. The successful applicant must be able to be approved to provide transportation for clients using Agency vehicles.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• The Dalles, OR 97058: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.