Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per diem

Part-time

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Westborough, MAPart-time$54–79K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$54–79K/yr

Location

Westborough, MA

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Licensure By The Board Of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth Of MassachusettsCurrent Certification In BLS Of Adult, Child And InfantAssociate's degree

Job overview

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per diem. Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their interdisciplinary treatment team. This role involves providing therapeutic recreational and activity services to diverse patient populations, including Special Needs, Adult, Child, and Adolescent. The COTA will utilize a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to support patient recovery and wellness.

Key focus areas include Develop and conduct group therapy, Provide assessment to identify patient needs, and Document pertinent clinical data following group.

Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree In Occupational Therapy From AOTA-Accredited Program, Current Licensure By The Board Of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, and Current Certification In BLS Of Adult, Child And Infant. Important skills include Group Therapy Facilitation, Patient Assessment, Clinical Documentation, Inventory Maintenance, Effective Group Facilitation, and Knowledge Of Psychiatric Disorders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Group Therapy FacilitationPatient AssessmentClinical DocumentationInventory MaintenanceEffective Group FacilitationKnowledge of Psychiatric DisordersTherapeutic Use of MultimediaExpressive Arts ModalitiesUnderstanding of Age, Socioeconomic, and Cultural FactorsPatient RedirectionSetting Limits on Inappropriate Behavior

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy From AOTA-Accredited ProgramCurrent Licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of MassachusettsCurrent Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant2-3 Years of Inpatient/Outpatient Psychiatric/Substance Use ExperienceAmerican Occupational Therapy Association MembershipIRF and/or LTACH Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

New grads welcome to apply!! Willing to train individuals with a passion to learn!!

JOIN A TEAM THAT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) is a 117-bed psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults through acute inpatient stabilization and outpatient services. Under dynamic new leadership, we're building an exceptional workplace culture focused on outstanding patient care and employee satisfaction.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment while ensuring patients and their families feel supported throughout their healing journey. We're committed to creating an environment where our dedicated team members can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their community.

Located conveniently in Westborough at Routes 495 and 9.

Advance your career. Advance mental healthcare.

Shift details: Per diem flexible schedule

Job Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to all patient populations including Special Needs, Adult, Child and Adolescent. Has the ability to use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the potential for recovery and wellness for every person we serve.

Essential Functions:

Develops and conducts group therapy
Provides assessment to identify patient needs
Documents pertinent clinical data following group
Provides individual assessment to patients as needed and makes recommendations to treatment team regarding needs for specialized rehab services or for planning for discharge and aftercare support.
Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies
Assists in maintaining unit arts supplies and reports issues to the Director.
Assists as necessary for projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by supervisor
Effective group facilitation
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their effects on functional capacity
Knowledge of therapeutic use of multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation
Understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients’ interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs
Ability to effectively redirect patients and set clear, timely limits on inappropriate behavior

Requirements

Associates degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
IRF and/or LTACH experience preferred.
Current Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
2 - 3years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience (willing to train individuals with a passion to learn)

Salary: $54,080 - 79,040

Benefits

401K
Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program

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