Occupational Therapist

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!