THERAPIST OCCUPATIONAL

Description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Develops, implements and provides individual motor therapy in a variety of inclusive and natural settings. Services include helping promote recognition and realization by family members of goals for their child and family. Providing occupational therapy to children with developmental disabilities from birth to 3 years of age. Member of interdisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.

• Develops, implements and provides individual motor therapy with infants and toddlers in a variety of inclusive and natural settings.

• Provides families with consultation and therapy services

• Evaluates for and develops assistive technology/adaptive equipment to assist consumers in daily living skills and promoting independence.

• Is knowledgeable about community resources and service delivery systems

• Provides consultation and training with other team members to facilitate therapy programs

• Organizes and conducts assessments and service plans for consumers

• Provides supervision and monitoring of occupational therapy students

• Completes accurate documentation including assessment reports, progress notes and other required documentation.

• Complies with Metrocare ECI policies and procedures

• Prepares own yearly training needs and professional development plans

• Contributes to the growth of the agency through additional activities

• Meets set benchmark goals

• Attend weekly ECI staff meeting, and TC meeting.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws

• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.

• Must be able to speak in front of unfamiliar people and groups of people.

• Passionate in advocating for and educating for children

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Occupation Therapy from an accredited program. Current licensure. Minimum of one to year years experience in performance of occupational therapy.

• 2 or more years working with infants and/or families

• Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills required.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.

• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.

• Licensed Dietician or Licenses Nutritionist by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietician

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Plan, including employer matching

• Health Savings Account, including employer matching

• Professional Development Allowance up to $1500 per year

• Bilingual Stipend – up to 6% of the base salary

• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serves while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

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