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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare HospitalWestborough, MA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

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

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.

Shift details : Full-time 40 hours per week

Schedule : Monday - Friday & 2 weekend days a month with day off during the week

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)
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