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Shift details: Per diem flexible schedule

New grads welcome to apply!! Willing to train individuals with a passion to learn!!

Job Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to all patient populations including Special Needs, Adult, Child and Adolescent. Has the ability to use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the potential for recovery and wellness for every person we serve.

Essential Functions:

+ Develops and conducts group therapy

+ Provides assessment to identify patient needs

+ Documents pertinent clinical data following group

+ Provides individual assessment to patients as needed and makes recommendations to treatment team regarding needs for specialized rehab services or for planning for discharge and aftercare support.

+ Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies

+ Assists in maintaining unit arts supplies and reports issues to the Director.

+ Assists as necessary for projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by supervisor

+ Effective group facilitation

+ Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their effects on functional capacity

+ Knowledge of therapeutic use of multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation

+ Understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients’ interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs

+ Ability to effectively redirect patients and set clear, timely limits on inappropriate behavior

Requirements

+ Associates degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.

+ Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

+ American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.

+ IRF and/or LTACH experience preferred.

+ Current Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.

+ 2 - 3years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience (willing to train individuals with a passion to learn)

Salary: $54,080 - 79,040

Benefits

+ 401K

+ Sick Time

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Discount Program

JOIN A TEAM THAT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) is a 117-bed psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults through acute inpatient stabilization and outpatient services. Under dynamic new leadership, we're building an exceptional workplace culture focused on outstanding patient care and employee satisfaction.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment while ensuring patients and their families feel supported throughout their healing journey. We're committed to creating an environment where our dedicated team members can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their community.

Located conveniently in Westborough at Routes 495 and 9.

Advance your career. Advance mental healthcare.