Occupational Therapist - Full-time Skills for Life

Company: MAB Community Services
Location: Brookline
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionProgram Description: Skills For Life is a small, innovative program founded and led by Occupational Therapists with extensive experience in the area of transition to adulthood.

• Skills For Life therapists work with young adults over the age of 16 who are seeking more independence.
• Areas of focus include:o Self-determinationo Self-advocacyo ADL and IADLo Family supporto Community skillso Executive Function
  • Services are provided in the client's homes and/or community; in addition, we provide some remote services.
  • Our clients have the following diagnoses:o ASDo ADHDo Learning disabilitieso History of TBI and subsequent EF deficitso Mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, etc.o Other similar diagnosesJob Description:
    • Manage a caseload that equates to up to 20 client facing (billable) hours per week.
    • Travel to and from each client's home or community for sessions.
    • Work on specific projects to support program development.
    • Closely collaborate with the Program and Clinical Directors.
    • Closely collaborate with client's families and other collateral team members.Job Requirements:
      • Enthusiasm for an innovative model, commitment to community and occupation-based practice, and willingness to contribute to program growth and development.
      • Flexible, creative, self-directed and committed to engage in learning through supervision and coaching
      • Licensed MA Occupational Therapist
      • 2+ years of experience preferred
      • Personal vehicle or access to vehicle required
      • Comfort driving clients in personal vehicle, per required need
      • Relevant experience working with young adults with previously noted diagnoses
      • Experience with parent collaboration
      • Home-based therapy experience preferred
      • Flexible schedulePlease send a cover letter and resume for consideration.

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