The Occupational Therapist on the Behavioral Health Unit is responsible for coordinating, planning, and delivering quality occupational therapy services to inpatients on Cooley Dickinson's West 5 unit.
This position reports to the Assistant Clinical Manager, Behavioral Health and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school required
Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
De-escalation training within 90 days from hire, as well as on-going re-training as required
Occupational therapy experience in a mental health setting preferred, including the ability to facilitate groups
Demonstrated effective communication skills required. Demonstrated knowledge and use of occupational therapy skills to include recreation, activity, and/or creative therapies required
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.
