Occupational Therapist I

The Metro Boston Mental Health Units of the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital are seeking qualified candidates 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): 

• Fulfills responsibilities as Occupational Therapist on assigned inpatient psychiatric unit, acting as rehab team member to individual patients and collaborating with other team members regarding rehab treatment. 
• Administers occupational therapy assessment for all new admissions on assigned unit and determines appropriate rehabilitation treatment plan; identify functional skills, strengths, and limitations to assist with treatment and discharge planning. 
• Administers specialized occupational therapy assessment, such as KELS, OTAPS, Sensory Profile, or Allen Cognitive Level to identify necessary supports for success during hospitalization and for discharge planning.
• Provides active occupational therapy treatment on assigned unit, including during weekend and evening shifts. 
• 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. 
• Coordinates with the unit-based leadership team and unit staff to ensure that groups are organized, attended, and consistently held. 
• Assists with all aspects of rehabilitation including providing learning opportunities to individuals and leading groups which assist patients with improving functional abilities, developing independent living skills, and exploring vocational interests.
• Attends and participates in rounds, team meetings and other relevant meetings regarding patient progress. 
• Attend and participate in rehab department meetings. 
• Plans, organizes, and provides therapeutic community transition experiences for patients. 
• Facilitates referrals to community-based rehab programs. 
• Provide education and training regarding O.T. and O.T. assessment to MBMHU staff and patients. 
• Completes assigned documentation according to defined expectations. 
• Evaluates need for and requests materials and supplies. 
• Performs additional duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Proficiency of the theory, principles, and practices of occupational therapy. 
• Knowledge of the treatment methods, techniques, and procedures used in occupational therapy. 
• Expertise of the techniques and methods of diagnostic and prognostic testing relative to occupational therapy. 
• Expertise of the human anatomy and physiology as applied to occupational therapy. 
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment and materials used in providing occupational therapy.
•  Familiarity of the methods of general report writing. 
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of occupational therapy data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with adults living with severe and persistent mental illness on inpatient psychiatric service. 
• Familiarity and comfort working with multidisciplinary teams to analyze complex problems, build consensus and implement organizational improvements. 
• Excellent organizational and writing skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and demonstra