What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network?
Canton, MA, USA
Come demonstrate your passion for child & family empowerment by joining the Wayside team!
Wayside thinks of our employees as whole people and invests in benefits to support employee wellness.
PACT-Y - Community Based
Westborough/Canton
Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00/year depending on experience sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Waltham site is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y). This program is a DMH funded, intensive, self-contained, community-based program, serving youth and their families. We are looking for individuals who are open to working a M-F with flexible scheduling including evenings. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community.
What you will do:
Other details
- Westborough, MA, USA Req #1271
Come demonstrate your passion for child & family empowerment by joining the Wayside team!
- SIGN-ON BONUS OF $2,000.00!! (half paid after 30 days of employment and the other half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part-time).*****
Wayside thinks of our employees as whole people and invests in benefits to support employee wellness.
- Tuition, training & student loan reimbursement
- PTO Package: 3 Wellness Days (time off), 9 Paid Holidays, Up to 3 weeks of vacation (in your first year)
- A learning environment – free training institute with thought leaders, CEU trainings & program trainings, etc.
- Financial health supports
- Excellent medical benefits
- Teamwork atmosphere Career development support – a great place to grow your career!!!
PACT-Y - Community Based
Westborough/Canton
Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00/year depending on experience sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Waltham site is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y). This program is a DMH funded, intensive, self-contained, community-based program, serving youth and their families. We are looking for individuals who are open to working a M-F with flexible scheduling including evenings. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community.
What you will do:
- Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to any youth and families who are seeking OT support within their PACT-Y service.
- Work as part of a strong, collaborative, multidisciplinary team with the youth, young adults, caregivers, and providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care.
- Provide education and consultation support to clinical staff, the youth, and their families/caregivers.
- Provide consultation to team working with youth and families who are not yet ready to engage in OT.
- Work from a strength-based, resiliency model foundation to empower youth towards more independence and life satisfaction.
- Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
- and other treatment providers working as part of a group with multidisciplinary staff.
- Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions.
- to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting.
- Client care in client homes.
- Creativity to support program development to further integrate OT throughout our care.
- Experience in using clinical observations in assessment.
- Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation. Ability to explain OT interventions to youth, families and other providers.
- Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Massachusetts licensure or are obtaining it prior to start date.
- Experience serving adolescents with significant mental health needs.
- Experience in working with individuals within a home setting or community setting.
- Experience working with diverse population of individuals.
- Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Other details
- Job Family 5411
- Pay Type Salary
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
