Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
POSITION
Summary:
This position reports directly to the Administrative Director of Behavioral Health.
# Responsible for providing direct clinical services on the Behavioral Health Unit for both adolescents and adults.
# The incumbent, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, will be involved in the development and coordination of groups and activities.
# Accountable for providing individual and group treatment based upon treatment plan and unit needs.
# In close collaboration with the Occupational Therapist, will ensure that treatment interventions are appropriate, meeting patient#s individual functional status and up-to-date with current discipline practices.
# Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN#s core values of respect, teamwork and communication.
# EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from a college with an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
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Experience:
Previous Behavioral Health experience working with adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and substance abuse population in an acute care setting preferred.
# COMPETENCIES:
Must have basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook Must have excellent verbal and written command of the English language and communication skills in order to effectively communicate with patients and staff.
Must be flexible in approach so that service-specific as well as overall system needs can be met Must be able to function effectively and, at time, independently in an environment where multi-tasking is necessary.
Must maintain active certification and completes all continuing education requirements.
# # # # # # # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
Responsibilities:
Disclaimer:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.
# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.
# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.
# Eastern Connecticut Health Network reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities to this position # Implements age appropriate, patient specific treatment as evidences by knowledge of patient#s clinical issues, level of functioning, review of patient#s history and treatment plan.
Communicates and coordinates patient#s plan of care as evidenced by feedback from the treatment team and successful patient outcomes.
Completes all required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with ECHN Behavioral Health standards, policies, and procedures as evidenced by chart reviews.
Participates in supervision with OTR accepting of feedback to enhance effectiveness as evidenced by feedback from supervisor.
Provides education to inpatient staff as needed regarding interventions to improve patient functioning as evidenced by feedback from team and supervisor observations.
Provided input to patient schedules, individualizing treatment for each patient as evidenced by feedback from team.
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth as evidenced by pursuing and attending relevant educational opportunities.
Actively participates and collaborates in team meetings, providing pertinent functional clinical information as needed for patient care as evidenced by enhanced patient planning and feedback received from the treatment team.
Responds to needs for individualized and comprehensive services as evidenced by providing services individually and/or in a group setting.
Increases the visibility of OT services as evidenced by participation in activities that promote recovery through the use of functionally based therapeutic modalities.
Demonstrates effective time management skills as evidenced by timely scheduling and completion of groups and required departmental documentation Recommended Skills Behavioral Medicine Clinical Works Communication English Geriatrics Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
This position reports directly to the Administrative Director of Behavioral Health.
# Responsible for providing direct clinical services on the Behavioral Health Unit for both adolescents and adults.
# The incumbent, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, will be involved in the development and coordination of groups and activities.
# Accountable for providing individual and group treatment based upon treatment plan and unit needs.
# In close collaboration with the Occupational Therapist, will ensure that treatment interventions are appropriate, meeting patient#s individual functional status and up-to-date with current discipline practices.
# Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN#s core values of respect, teamwork and communication.
# EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from a college with an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
#
Experience:
Previous Behavioral Health experience working with adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and substance abuse population in an acute care setting preferred.
# COMPETENCIES:
Must have basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook Must have excellent verbal and written command of the English language and communication skills in order to effectively communicate with patients and staff.
Must be flexible in approach so that service-specific as well as overall system needs can be met Must be able to function effectively and, at time, independently in an environment where multi-tasking is necessary.
Must maintain active certification and completes all continuing education requirements.
# # # # # # # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
Responsibilities:
Disclaimer:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.
# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.
# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.
# Eastern Connecticut Health Network reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities to this position # Implements age appropriate, patient specific treatment as evidences by knowledge of patient#s clinical issues, level of functioning, review of patient#s history and treatment plan.
Communicates and coordinates patient#s plan of care as evidenced by feedback from the treatment team and successful patient outcomes.
Completes all required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with ECHN Behavioral Health standards, policies, and procedures as evidenced by chart reviews.
Participates in supervision with OTR accepting of feedback to enhance effectiveness as evidenced by feedback from supervisor.
Provides education to inpatient staff as needed regarding interventions to improve patient functioning as evidenced by feedback from team and supervisor observations.
Provided input to patient schedules, individualizing treatment for each patient as evidenced by feedback from team.
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth as evidenced by pursuing and attending relevant educational opportunities.
Actively participates and collaborates in team meetings, providing pertinent functional clinical information as needed for patient care as evidenced by enhanced patient planning and feedback received from the treatment team.
Responds to needs for individualized and comprehensive services as evidenced by providing services individually and/or in a group setting.
Increases the visibility of OT services as evidenced by participation in activities that promote recovery through the use of functionally based therapeutic modalities.
Demonstrates effective time management skills as evidenced by timely scheduling and completion of groups and required departmental documentation Recommended Skills Behavioral Medicine Clinical Works Communication English Geriatrics Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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