What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center?
Title of Position: Occupational Therapist Location: CONREP STRP Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Union/ Non-Union: Union Supervisor: Occupational Therapy Manager
Summary Of Position
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center’s Conditional Release Program (CONREP) is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for developing and implementing an adjunctive therapy program for our CONREP STRP location. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing clients, developing treatment goals, and implementing those goals.
Satellite Statewide Transitional Residential Treatment Program (STRP): Los Angeles, CA 90004: This residential program provides court and parole mandated treatment and supervision to individuals committed as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Offender with a Mental Health Disorder, or Incompetent to Stand Trial.
Essentials Duties
Summary Of Position
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center’s Conditional Release Program (CONREP) is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for developing and implementing an adjunctive therapy program for our CONREP STRP location. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing clients, developing treatment goals, and implementing those goals.
Satellite Statewide Transitional Residential Treatment Program (STRP): Los Angeles, CA 90004: This residential program provides court and parole mandated treatment and supervision to individuals committed as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Offender with a Mental Health Disorder, or Incompetent to Stand Trial.
Essentials Duties
- Functions under the direct supervision of the Program Director.
- Delivers programming for the Socialization Improvement Program (SIP).
- Completes the assessment process within 72 hours of admission by using structured test, observation, and/or interview.
- Identifies client strengths and problem areas based upon evaluation findings.
- Documents evaluation findings and develops a plan of care which is measurable and attainable.
- Reports ongoing client progress in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborates with colleagues.
- Coordinates with the treatment team on client’s goals.
- Reviews and revises the treatment plan based upon the client’s needs, responses, and progress.
- Documents ongoing treatment progress in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual guidelines.
- Supervises occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students and volunteers.
- Supervises occupational therapy fieldwork students.
- Completes the assessment and documentation of student performance at specified intervals.
- Assists in the orientation of new staff and students.
- Assists in ordering Occupational Therapy supplies and equipment.
- Manages departmental petty cash with accuracy and timeliness.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and lead Occupational Therapy groups.
- Excellent language and communication skills.
- Ability to make decisions and work independently when circumstances warrant.
Salary : $45 - $47