Occupational Therapist

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the Autism Program Manager, the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIAST (OT), functions in a team and mission-based setting to provide assessments and related diagnosis, consultation, education, brief therapeutic interventions, and referral for occupational therapy services for a diverse caseload for adults, adolescents, children and families experiencing autism spectrum disorders and other developmental challenges.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Under the general direction of the Autism Program Manager, oversee service delivery of trauma informed care, and monitors quality control issues to maintain the highest standard of service.
• Adhere to Waterfall Community Health Center mission with focus on removing barriers to care.
• Manage program activities in adherence to organizational and contractual requirements and assure timely completion of all documentation related to the program.
• Build trust and rapport with internal and external customers as well as community partners.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on evaluation findings, including all areas of motor development—fine, gross, visual, and sensory as well as primitive reflex integration, handwriting, keyboarding, executive function skills, social-emotional skills, ADLs, etc.
• Provide training to parent/guardian on treatment techniques; maintain positive working relations with clients’ family; response to guardian questions in timely and professional manner,
• Collect statistics and prepare reports as directed and needed for the Organization.
• Project and quantify the need for additional medical, psychological, social, speech and applied behavioral services for clients.
• Coordinate with Department Manager to maintain quality of cases including evaluate occupational therapy data and implement data-driven program changes.
• Act as a Liaison between area schools, school-based health clinics, integrated behavioral health, social health and local pediatric providers. Facilitate involvement on campus and improve outreach to local student populations.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, deal tactfully and patiently with clients.
• Support program goals to reduce culture and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions committed to working with marginalized and diverse community populations.
• Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources and services. Facilitate coordination of community services needed by clients.
• Perform any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.