Occupational Therapist II

The Metro Boston Mental Health Units of the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital are seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate will be a talented, compassionate, and experienced Occupational Therapist licensed to practice in Massachusetts. 

 Shift Hours:  Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)

• As Occupational Therapist evaluate, develop and implement O.T. programming needs in collaboration with Director of Rehab Services. O.T. services to include evaluation of individual patients’ skills, limitations and interests through direct observation, record review, and by use of specific occupational therapy assessment tools as well as selection of appropriate therapeutic activities designed to achieve objectives which are realistic and which reflect patients’ individual needs and goals. 
• Provide direction to supervisees regarding Occupational Therapy assessment and recommendations for treatment to patients on MBMHU units as determined by rehab services department practice; identify functional skills, strengths and limitations to assist with discharge planning.
• As Occupational Therapist Supervisor, evaluate, develop and implement O.T. programming needs in collaboration with Director of Rehab Services, supervise Occupational Therapy and/or other Rehab Counseling staff. - Provide education and training regarding O.T. and O.T. assessment to MBMHU staff and patients. 
• Fulfills responsibilities as Occupational Therapist on assigned unit, acting as rehab team member to individual patients and collaborating with other team members regarding rehab activities. 
• Administers occupational therapy assessment for all new admissions on assigned unit and determines appropriate rehabilitation treatment plan. 
• Designs and facilitates, in collaboration with the rehab department, a group program that includes skill building, psychoeducational, leisure and vocational activities, taking into account the relevancy to patients as related to age and skill level. Facilitates groups on unit and in the community. 
• Coordinates with the unit-based leadership team and unit staff to ensure that groups are organized, attended and consistently held. - Informs staff and patients verbally and through written schedules and notices of all activities both on and off the unit. 
• Assists with all aspects of rehabilitation including teaching, leading and co-leading groups to assist patients with improving functional abilities, completing projects, developing independent living skills and exploring vocational interests. 
• Works independently to plan, organize, supervise and review special events and activities in the community to encourage growth and opportunity for patients. Provides therapeutic community transition experiences, including transportation (as driver or co-leader capacity) of patients and staff to community-based sites. 
• Attends rounds, team meetings and other relevant meetings to give and hear progress, to discuss referrals and to review problems and relevant issues. 
• Has familiarity with local community-based rehab programs. Educates staff and patients regarding same. Facilitates referrals to community-based rehab programs. -
• Completes assigned documentation. 
• Performs related duties such as: maintaining records, ordering equipment, monitoring materials and supplies, providing technical advice to others, attending meetings and Inservice trainings programs.
• Perform administrative/managerial tasks as assigned by the Senior Lead of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, as necessary for operation of Occupational Therapy Services. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Lead of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Service.

Required Qualifications: