Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapist

Title:                Occupational Therapist

Program:        Geffner / HOPE

Location:        351 W. 42^nd St, NY, NY

Hours:            5 days per week

Reports to:     Senior Occupational Therapist for HOPE Programs

Position Overview:  To assist each client with developing the skills necessary to perform activities of daily living at her/his optimal level of independence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring that clients are aware of the OT program and all available services.
• Developing, implementing, and leading skill-based OT groups to address client needs and goals.

• Assessing behavioral indicators of stability in conjunction with the clients’ case managers.
• Conducting individual client assessments and developing corresponding treatment plans.
• Conducting 1:1 OT sessions focused on developing skills for effective ADL performance.
• Conducting apartment/room assessments and recommending necessary modifications.
• Working with clients in their home environments to maximize function and safety.
• Accompanying clients to appointments for medical and/or psychiatric treatment, benefits assistance, leisure and/or vocational exploration, etc.
• Linking clients to appropriate community-based services.
• Planning building-wide special events and community outings.
• Documenting all clinical work as per program requirements.
• Collecting data and consulting with PEQA to ensure program objectives are being met.
• Collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team including the Program Director,

Case Managers, the program Nurse, the program Psychiatrist, Maintenance staff, Security staff, and others.

• Assisting with on-site supervision of Level I and II OT interns.
• Participating in weekly clinical staff meetings.
• Participating in weekly supervision with the Director of OT.

Qualifications: 

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy as well as current valid NYS licensure, or temporary licensure at time of hire. Training and/or experience in community based mental health is preferred but not necessary. Additional responsibilities and/or requirements may be determined based upon the specific program and client population’s unique needs.     

All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.