Occupational Therapist, Adult Psych (TMBP)

Conduct occupational assessments, sensory needs assessments, reassessments and evaluate patient's current cognitive, functional, interpersonal, intrapersonal and vocational/avocational skills.Utilizes evaluation methods that are appropriate to the client's age, education, cultural and ethnic background, medical status and functional ability.Participates in the development of patient's treatment plan, including discharge planning goals, based on information received from assessments.Guides patient selection of individual tasks or projects which are appropriate to their defined needs and goals, encourages and facilitates patient participation in activities.Assists and teaches patients in individual and/or group work. Modifies teaching interventions based on evaluation process.Maintains accurate and timely records in accordance with established policies and procedures.Implements interventions, including crisis management procedures, in collaboration with treatment team. Manage utilization of van and transport patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.Participates in committees, Quality Assessment and Improvement activities and attends continuing education programs specific to providing psychiatric care for the population being treated.Complies with all established policies and procedures.Performs other work-related duties as directed or requested.Entry level degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institutionLicensed in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsOccupational Therapy Registration preferredHolds current National Provider Identifier (NPI)Able to read, write, and communicate in EnglishCrisis Prevention Intervention Training within 1 month of new positionBLS Certification within 3 month of new position and must maintain.