Occupational Therapist

Description

Be a part of a strong, comprehensive administrative team that cares for youth with medically complex issues! The Occupational Therapist (O.T.) provides expert level O.T. interventions and services to children and families with complex medical, social, and behavioral conditions in the community and residential setting. 

Candidates with a pending license are encouraged to apply!

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...

• Administers direct OT services in a group home setting and in the community
• Provides family support and education
• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that requires attention
• Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools while working with patients
• Establishes individualized treatment plans for patients
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques that can easily translate to in home use
• Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines

Schedule: This position is Full-Time (40 hours per week); Benefits Eligible with a Flexible Schedule. Candidates must be able and willing to drive in service area of the Southeast region of Massachusetts and attend weekly staff meetings.  

Job Requirements 

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Two years or more of occupational therapy experience preferred
• Current Licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals
• Certified by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) 
• Valid MA driver's license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
• Acceptable CORI and SORI background record checks as required by program

Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.

What We Can Do for You…

Important Health and Wellness Benefits

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance 

Eye-Med Vision Benefits 

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program
 

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
 

Additional Benefits

Experienced OT Supervision and Mentorship

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities to gain expertise in standardized therapy and sensory operations

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness 

Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)

Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Bay State Community Services believes diversity, inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce.     

Contact Information:

recruitment@baystatecs.org

857-374-5669 

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