Occupational Therapist, #1072

LifeWorks NW's (EASA) Early Assessment and Support Alliance provides individual/family support, education, advocacy, and treatment to persons aged 12 to 25 who are experiencing emerging symptoms of psychosis. The program also has a robust family component, including multi-family groups. EASA serves individuals who are publicly or privately insured or who have no insurance.

 The Occupational Therapist works as part of a transdisciplinary team and provides assessments, treatment plans, and interventions that include sensorimotor processing, cognitive, and environmental aspects of the client's life to promote optimal success in the context of their mental health care. The case load includes youth and young adults ages 15 to 25 who either have Severe and Persistent Mental Illness or are newly diagnosed with serious mental illness in a community based setting including clients homes.

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Milwaukie Site.

Pay/Benefits: $40.71-$52.92 per hour with pro-rated comprehensive benefits.

Salary Placement Notice:
The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Functions as an autonomous Occupational Therapist and provides regional occupational therapy services for early psychosis program. Responsible for the delivery, safety and effectiveness of occupational therapy services
• Responsible for client evaluation including initial intake interviews. Formulates diagnosis, and identifies appropriate treatment services.  Notifies clients and significant other of diagnosis and initial recommendations. Completes written narrative of evaluations and obtains necessary releases.
• May be responsible for case management.  Coordinates/collaborates with physicians, staff, families, caregivers, etc.  Maintains chart notes related to external contracts, obtains pertinent records from other treatment providers, and tracks clients involvement, follow-through and progress in treatment activities.
• Creates Occupational Profiles, Performance Analyses, Occupational Therapy Evaluations, and Occupational Therapy Treatment and Intervention plans
• Consults with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities to help patients learn work and school skills and adjust to handicaps.
• Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
• Provides consultation or follow up support to clients, families, employers/schools and multidisciplinary teams consistent with Occupational Therapy Treatment and Intervention Plans. May train caregivers how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.
• Co-facilitates family psycho education groups and other groups as appropriate.
• Provides relevant training and education to multidisciplinary team and community members on understanding and improving functional performance. Provides referral services to clients and their families, e.g., institutional living, health, mental health services, employment services, etc.  Maintain awareness of community referral resources.
• Documents and maintains client records to ensure compliance with agency and contract guidelines and confidentiality. Obtains pertinent records from other treatment providers and tracks client's involvement, follow-through and progress in varied treatment activities. Completes documentation in electronic health record system and Service Activity Logs (S/AL's) in a timely manner.
• Travels between sites or in the community. May transport clients in personal and/or LifeWorks NW vehicle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. 
• May require Licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• This position requires a valid and active QMHP credential certification through MHACBO or a valid and active status (licensed or registered intern) with an approved Oregon licensing board. Licensed or registered as an Occupational Therapist does meet the approved licensing board MHACBO exemption, 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct an mental health crisis assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, social and working relationships and conducting a mental status examination; complete a five-axis DSM diagnosis; write and supervise the implementation of an Individual Service and Support Plan; and provide individual, family and/or group therapy to address chemical dependency and/or mental health problems.
• Knowledge of community resources and treatment agencies enabling appropriate referrals for specific client needs.
• Knowledge of medications commonly used by client population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word.  Ability to master proprietary software including electronic health record system required.
• Requires access to a car.
• Requires valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, verification of safe driving record from DMV, and ability to meet LWNW driving requirements.

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lifeworksnw.org

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