Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health 625
Company: Telecare Corporation
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective
behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering
their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance
cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels
of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+,
veterans, and all belief systems.
Canyon Vista is a 57 unit transitional and permanent supportive
housing (PSH) program serving adults in San Mateo County with
serious mental illness. Telecare will provide onsite case
management, housing stabilization and rehabilitative services to
tenants living in transitional and PSH units. Services onsite will
be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This program is
expected to open May 2024.
Full Time; AM 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Sunday - Thursday
Expected starting wage range is $88,704.72 - $109,492.76. Telecare
applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range
assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from
which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with
relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under supervision of the Administrator the Occupational Therapist
serves as a member of the Individual Behavior Support Team (IBST)
for residents who require occupational therapy. The Occupational
Therapist plans, implements and administers the portion of the
Individualized Behavior Support Plan (IBSP) relevant to their scope
of practice and expertise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Demonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in
everyday language and contact with the internal and external
stakeholders
* Plans, organizes and delivers occupational therapy evaluation and
interventions on an individualized resident basis per the request
of the IBST and under the supervision of the Administrator
* Makes us of teamwork practices that include empowerment of staff,
the provision of clear and concise information regarding
occupational therapy, particularly as the practice impacts the
health of the residents served
* Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective relationships and
communications within the program
* Provides clinical supervision and training to Certified
Occupational Therapy Assistant if appropriate
* Participates as a member of the IBST and provides input
* Ensures that all documented policy and procedures are
followed
* Provides assistive devices and adaptive equipment to facilitate
independence
* Some limited travel may be required to assist other Telecare
facilities
* Conducts and prepares written initial evaluation and continuing
assessment of resident's condition per IBSP
* Completes all Occupational Therapy documentation in the
resident's medical record
* Develops and coordinates the responsibilities of the Certified
Occupational Therapy Assistant, if appropriate
* Develops and modifies treatment goals and objective consistent
with identified needs of residents and in conjunction with the
IBST
* Demonstrates an understanding of Telecare's customers including
clients/residents, families and governmental agencies in all
interactions and conduct
* Actively participates in meeting customer needs and adapting to
changing customer needs at all times
* Participates and encourages participation from staff in
activities as appropriate
* Adheres to standards defined by the American Association of
Occupational Therapists which ensure safe and therapeutically
effective care
* Assumes responsibility for professional growth
* Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of
assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention
training
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at
the discretion of management.
Position requires transporting Members in program vehicle
(acceptable driving record)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy with current licensure
or certification as required by state
* One (1) year experience in direct service to adults with
developmental disabilities
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid
certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and
maintain current certification throughout employment
* All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful
completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable
post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis,
acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party
sanctions, and degree or license verification. Position requires
driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof
of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be
maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory,
contractual or local requirements may apply
Preferred:
* Two (2) years' experience in direct service to adults with
developmental disabilities
* Knowledge of and experience working with adults with mental
illness
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, bend, squat, kneel
and climb and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as
well as to frequently walk, stand, twist, reach and do simple and
power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition
and dexterity and to occasionally drive and be exposed to uneven
walking ground as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne
Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious). Visual
requirements include computers and books exposure. The position
requires constant talking and hearing throughout the work day. Must
be alert to patient condition and environmental situations.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and
applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would
not be eligible.
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