Job Overview This is a union position. Prototypes Outpatient Behavioral Health Center in Pasadena provides comprehensive mental health services for men, women, and children. Services range from prevention and early intervention to more intensive services for those with more serious and chronic conditions. Staff provides services at Prototypes and in the community. These can include individual and group therapy, medication management and medication- assisted therapies, case management, occupational therapy, and referrals and coordination with other providers such as primary care clinics.The Occupational Therapist is responsible for delivering direct client care and supporting the training of graduate-level interns. Works well in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Possesses excellent time management and documentation skills. Knowledgeable about using OT to treat children, adults, and families, as well as the systems that surround them in behavioral health settings. OT services may be provided in an outpatient office, residential treatment facility, or in the field, based on client and program needs. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individual, family, and group OT to clients and their collaterals.Provide case management and rehabilitative services as needed to parents/caregivers of assigned clients.Work, within scope of practice, as an active treatment team member and closely collaborate with Prototypes medication services providers, therapist, case manager, and other team members, in the provision of treatment services as assigned.Interface and collaborate with invested stakeholders in clients treatment (i.e. personnel of schools, DCFS, Courts, DMH, etc.)Assess areas of need and develop individualized treatment plans for clients in areas of regulation/sensory integration, cognition/executive functioning, occupational deprivation, independent living skills, play skills, connectedness with others, and other functional skill deficits as identified.Review and assess effectiveness of plans for treatment, problem lists, and client progress on an ongoing basis, through understanding of the clinical loop.Provide outreach services to individuals in the community.Participate in milieu activities of assigned programs.Provide supervision, mentorship, & field instruction to Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Students as assigned.Maintain and update occupational therapy assessment and treatment materials including researching items and making funds requests.Provide clinical crisis assistance, as needed, within scope of practice.Maintain documentation in compliance with agency, HIPAA, and stake-holder standards.Ensure clinical documentation in client records is of high quality and meets professional standards.Arrange work schedule in accordance with the agency's needs and attend regular staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.Meet expected performance hours as assigned by supervisor.Seeks clinical consultation throughout the treatment episode, especially when encountering new and/or high-risk clinical circumstances. Maintains frequent communication with the treatment team and engages in regular consultations, clinical team and case conferences, and plan development meetings.Supports the training of OT interns as assigned. Education and Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation Requirements:Masters Degree in Occupational therapy from an accredited university highly preferred, bachelors Degree in OT required.Experience Requirements:Preferably a minimum of two years experience in the human service field and/or demonstrated expertise in substance abuse treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery. Experience working with clients experiencing chronic behavioral health issues, as well as experience working with children/families, is preferred. Knowledge of and experience with providing trauma informed services preferred.Experience delivering evidence-based practices preferred. Knowledge Required:Knowledge of issues related to substance abuse, mental health, and criminal background.Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Outlook and internet applications.