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Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Weekends in Westborough, Massachusetts
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)/Rec. Therapist
This is a Per Diem Position - Weekend Coverage
Benefits:
401K
Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
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
About:
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) provides psychiatric stabilization diagnosis treatments for Children, Adolescents and Adult populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our goal is to ensure patients and their loved ones feel comfortable and are well informed regarding treatment options.
We are conveniently located in Westborough near the intersection of Route 495 and Route 9. The hospital operates 24/7.
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)