Occupational Therapist
Come demonstrate your passion for child & family empowerment by joining the Wayside team!
*****SIGN ON BONUS OF $2000!! ($1000 after 30 days; $1000 after 90 days)*****
At Wayside, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity- focused community that approaches client care as a matter of social justice. Wayside is one of Massachusetts’ most respected child and family serving agencies with program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults, and families each year.
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
- Equity focused medical benefits
- Teamwork atmosphere Career development support – a great place to grow your career!!!
Occupational Therapist- Community Services
PACT-Y - Community Based
Westborough/Canton
Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00/year + sign on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and the other half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part time).
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Framingham 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.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
- Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary staff and other treatment providers working as part of a group.
- Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions.
- Ability to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting.
- Direct 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 psycho-education and consultation.
Ability to explain OT interventions to youth, - Ability to explain OT interventions to youth, families and other providers.
- Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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.
We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice; Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.
Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply!
Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply!
Other details
- Job Family 5411
- Pay Type Salary
- Framingham, MA, USA