Occupational Therapist - Rancho Cucamonga

An Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive occupational therapy services to assigned clients and families referred from therapy staff. Occupational therapists are expected to exercise professional judgment and discretion as practitioners and collaborators in the treatment of clients. The position involves working designated shifts under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapy Program Manager.

DUTIES:

• ASSESSMENT: Identifies individual needs and orients client participation in individual
  
  

and group interventions aimed at reducing the effects of symptoms, enhancing social

skills and maintaining or improving occupational role performance. Completes

assessments and submits documentation within timelines outlined by OT Manager.

• CLIENT ENGAGEMENT: Provides client with opportunities to practice newly acquired
  
  

skills in the areas of activities of daily living, communication, socialization, leisure,

education related and pre-employment activities. Meets with clients 1 time per week or

as outlined in plan created with team and supervisor.

• GROUP ENGAGEMENT: Creates and runs mental health OT groups as required by
  
  

contracts and needs of population.

• DOCUMENTATION: Is able to complete and submit documentation and paperwork
  
  

within established timelines. Submits thorough documentation including initial

assessment, progress notes and notations demonstrating frequent collaborations with

treatment team member.

• PRODUCTIVITY: Maintains productivity standards set forth by the agency Tier System
  
  

and internal policies.

• COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: Maintains working relationships with the agency
  
  

service providers, caregivers, community programs and referring agencies. Creates and

implements in services, seminars, and group supervisions as needed.

• TEAMWORK: Is able to collaborate with Masada Staff and utilize the clinical “team”
  
  

concept. Regularly collaborates with Masada Staff, clients, caregivers and supports, and

other members of the clinical team. Supervises fieldwork students as needed.

• ETHICS: Understands and upholds legal and ethical standards as they pertain to mental
  
  

health services.

• CONFIDENTIALITY: Maintains strict confidentiality over all records and information
  
  

related to clients.

• FLEXIBILITY: Is willing to accept a variety of cases. Is able to schedule and meet with all
  
  

clients on a regular basis as outlined in treatment plan. Travels independently to various

environments (buildings with stairs, various communities, schools, etc.) to provide

services as needed.

• RESPECT: Demonstrates respect for the intrinsic value of each person, their individual
  
  

differences and culture. Is able to build rapport with clients, caregivers, coworkers, and

community partners.

• SAFETY: Ensures the safety of youths. Meets requirements of mandated reporting and
  
  

creates and monitors safety plans as needed.

• TEAM MEETINGS: Attends and participates in meetings, group supervision, case
  
  

presentations, and in-service training opportunities.

• SUPERVISION: Appropriately utilizes Supervisor for clinical and adjunctive services
  
  

issues. Comes prepared and on time to all supervisions.

• STRENGTH-BASED: Is capable of accurately identifying and building on the strengths of
  
  

clients to better reach their potential.

• INDEPENDENCE: Applies self to tasks and follows through without prompting. Is able to
  
  

solve problems independently with minimal supervisory direction.

• OTHER: Performs other duties as assigned by the Occupational Therapy Manager.