Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervising Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor and/or Director, is responsible for but not limited to planning, facilitating, implementing, and coordinating occupational therapy services to adults with a forensic background.

Essential Functions

• Provide occupational therapy services, including intake assessments, treatment development, and intervention to clients
• Conduct OT assessment with clients and family/care givers. Develop recovery plan of action and implement services towards recovery.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client and family members. Assist clients, families, and significant others in understanding mental illness and gaining their acceptance of and participation in their recovery and treatment recommendations
• Coordinate and implement group rehabilitation under the supervision of Clinical Supervisor
• Coordinate services with various public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies to ensure appropriate services for clients.
• Transport client(s) to connect with necessary community resources, if needed.
• Participate, coordinate and implement cooperative arrangements and/or team conferences with various inter-disciplinary team members in the development and implementation of client’s treatment plan and aftercare plan.
• Provide coverage for other Project 180 locations as needed.
• Maintain and submit billing records in a timely manner with 70% billing each week, per SSG guidelines
• Maintain and update client’s files and documentation in accordance with DMH and/or DHS guidelines.
• Regular attendance required
• Overtime, holiday or weekend work may be required
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor and/or Director

Secondary Functions

•  Provide consultation to agencies and constituents of the community as appropriate
• Assist with other program activities as pertinent

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university and valid OT registration
• Verification of employment eligibility and background check
• Must have own transportation, valid California Driver License, and proof of automobile insurance coverage.
• Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles

Non-Essential Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge: DMH paperwork, Basic Computer software programs (Experience on Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet), Knowledge and ability to relate to people with mental illness, Knowledge of DSM-IV and Mental Illness
• Preferred one year of direct service experience in a hospital or mental health setting which has an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Skills: Good writing and oral (communication) skills are necessary, Strong interpersonal and social skills and Time management skills necessary. Bi-lingual skills a plus.
• Abilities: Ability to drive, Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with program and with community representatives and contractors, Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Supervisory Duties

None.

Environmental Conditions

Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings.

Physical Requirements

The employee is expected to drive, sit, stand, walk, carry a maximum of 20lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements.

Mental Requirements

The employee must be able to handle any/all of the following: constant distractions, interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; be able to process information, think, and conceptualize.

Worksite

DTLA