Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Hybrid

HOLISTIC COMMUNITY THERAPY is seeking a Mental Health Occupational Therapist in the Portland metro area in Portland, OR. Flexible scheduling!

We are seeking a mental health occupational therapist to perform adult (18+) assessments and facilitate development and rehabilitation of clients with psychosocial disabilities.

About us:

Holistic Community Therapy is a fully remote/virtual practice who's mission is to address the sociological and economic impacts of being from an underserved community, and to provide attention to engagement in occupation.

Holistic Community Therapy is a community-based, mental health occupational therapy company that provides services to individuals, organizations, and the community at large. Services are aimed to promote client mental wellness, self-advocacy and -efficacy, chronic disease management, and health system navigation support.

** Applicants with lived experience from BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA2S+ strongly urged to apply **

Women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best fit for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. Thorough training in working with these communities is a plus!

Core Values:

Humility – Access – Collaboration – Integrity

Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home, community-based, and virtual services to 25 clients per week, 1 hour sessions within the Portland Metro area.
• Perform functional and mental health assessments, including ADL, IADL, psychosocial, and cognitive assessments.
• Evaluate client current functional status and home environment to develop individualized and measurable treatment goals.
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results to determine occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Plan and implement creative, comprehensive and clinically appropriate OT interventions using a client-centered, occupation-based approach to foster independence.
• Identify, utilize and recommend appropriate community resources with the client’s interests in mind.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with clients, caregivers, staff, doctors and others. Work with other key clinical staff and other providers to deliver ongoing comprehensive care to clients.
• Prepare clients for return to employment by consulting with employers; determining potential workplace accommodations; retraining supportive staff; and educating employers on workplace accommodations.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with other health care providers, including: physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and/or other relevant staff in organizations the client has been connected to.
• Assure continuation of discharge plan by designing and instructing clients, families, and caregivers in OT recommendations, including recommending assistive equipment and/or recommending follow-up programs and services.
• Document in the electronic charting system and work with Microsoft Office applications in a manner that assures compliance with agency policies, program procedures, and funding requirements.
• Protect clients by adhering to state and federal public health infection-control standards.
• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws, state and federal laws in service provision, including but not limited to: HIPAA requirements, QMHP requirements, and/or any additional requirements to maintain program funding.
• Attend relevant meetings as related to clinical practice as well as overall organizational needs. Participate in the creation and implementation of new program designs, revisions and planning.
• Participate in program evaluations, outcome studies for programs, treatment methods and goal attainment.

Work Schedule: Full-time, ~36hrs/wk flexible schedule.

Compensation: $33-55/hr, DOE.

Shift: Day, weekends (therapist defined)

Location: Hybrid home and community-based. Must live in the Portland metropolitan area.

Occupational Therapist Qualifications/Skills:

• Psychosocial skills development
• Health promotion and maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Motivating others
• Legal compliance
• Clinical teamwork
• Promoting mental wellness
• Pain management
• Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Current occupational therapist license in the state of.
• Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) by the National Board in Certified Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Competency or willingness and ability to gain competency in completing a DSM diagnosis.
• Competency in providing both home/community-based and virtual services.
• Minimum of one year of recent work experience as a mental health occupational therapist (preferably practicing QMHP competency standards).
• Experience assessing and implementing clinical interventions related to mental health, other psychosocial issues and chronic disease.
• Experience working with persons living with complex mental health and substance use challenges as well as working with underserved clients.
• Experience providing home-based or community-based care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR for Healthcare Provider.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle and auto insurance that meets minimum practice requirements for providing in-person services.
• Efficiently manage time and caseload. Able to work autonomously, self-initiate and be dependable with task completion and adhere to documentation and treatment plan timelines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Honor a diversity of beliefs and lifestyles and demonstrate culturally competent practices and an understanding of the effect cultural influences have on behavioral health services.
• Ability to use current technology (internet, Microsoft) and effectively use mobile communication devices to meet organizational communication standards.

Benefits / Perks

• Vacation time
• Health insurance
• Retirement with matching
• Supervision for QMHP certification
• Eligible for State-funded student loan repayment
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Monthly phone service stipend
• Annual home office stipend

Note: We value adding additional benefits as the practice grows and this list is what can currently be offered.

EEO Statement

Holistic Community Therapy is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, a lineage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our clients and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.