Relief/Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Relief/Per Diem Occupational Therapist (Contract) we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our clients

Anchor Academy - Berkley Campus is a special education, therapeutic day school that specializes in trauma-informed services for students ages 10-22 with complex trauma histories, mental health issues, educational challenges, and/or behavioral difficulties. Anchor Academy offers students a supportive environment that addresses their education, clinical, pre-vocational, recreational and behavioral needs. Individual, group, nursing, and milieu counseling are provided.

Anchor Academy - Berkley Campus utilizes unique ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency) and BCC (Building Communities of Care) treatment frameworks that focus on building individual capacities for emotion regulation, personal strengths, and healthy relationships. Certified special education teachers provide students with curriculum that is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.

Compensation  

The pay range for this position is $32.00 to $42.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.  This range may be modified in the future. 

This position involves 1 hour of direct service per week, 2 hours of consult per month, 1 hour of progress notes. This is subject to change given the amount of students who require services. 

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to provide OT services while developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with clinicians by selecting therapeutic activities designed to achieve therapeutic goals for our students such as; self-care and wellness, independent life skills, and sensory modulation, etc. as well as activities of daily living
• YOU will be able to provide documentation on service recipient's treatment plans, progress, and evaluation results per OT policy to provide information concerning content and effectiveness of Occupational Therapy treatment, recommend additional interventions, as indicated.
• YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modeling effective strategies.

Why JRI?   

• Be who you are JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. 
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English 
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more 
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. 
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. 
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities 
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. 
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Master's Degree and licensure in Occupational Therapy required.
• Experience working with families, children and adolescents preferred.
• Maintains valid driver's license as transporting clients is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our clients
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Salary : $800 - $4,000