Licensed Occupational Therapist-HC540401 - Institute for Community Living : Job Details

JOB SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist in the Health Connect Program will be responsible for providing preventive care and monitoring chronic health conditions for clients in a supportive housing environment. This role involves conducting health assessments, facilitating community and social integration, and connecting clients to appropriate resources. The ideal candidate will utilize a trauma-informed and person-centered approach to enhance the clients' ability to live independently while managing their mental health, substance use recovery, and preventive healthcare needs.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

* Conduct comprehensive health assessments for new and existing clients, focusing on their psychiatric, medical, and social needs.

* Monitor and support clients with chronic health conditions, ensuring they receive appropriate care and

* Develop and implement individualized care plans that promote independence and community

* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including LCSWs, RNs, social workers, and peer specialists, to provide holistic care.

* Provide training and education to clients and staff on health-related topics, focusing on prevention and management of chronic conditions.

* Participate in the Clinical High-Risk Framework to assess and monitor clients' needs, identifying priority levels and ensuring timely interventions.

* Engage with clients to encourage program compliance and participation in health-promoting

* Liaise with external healthcare providers and community resources to enhance client care and

* Document all assessments, interventions, and progress in compliance with program guidelines and

* Teach and reinforce daily living skills (IADLs) such as home management, budgeting, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.

* Assist clients in developing routines that promote stability and independence

* Help clients access and navigate community resources, including public transportation, healthcare facilities, and social services. Promote social engagement and community participation to enhance clients' support networks.

* Participate in the Clinical High-Risk Meetings weekly to assess and monitor clients' needs, identifying priority levels

and ensuring timely interventions based on Clinical High-Risk Framework. Review and monitor Client's progress.

* Other assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to manage multiple projects and check on the completion of assigned

* Excellent Microsoft Suites(i.e., word document, excel, and power point)

* Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and flexibility

* Proficient in computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR)

* Skilled at data management, evaluation, and improvement

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members

* Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized care

* Monitor chronic health conditions and support symptom

* Teach independent living skills (home management, budgeting, meal prep).

* Facilitate community integration and access to

* Ensure home safety with cost-effective environmental

* Promote trauma-informed, person-centered

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary team

* Document client progress and interventions

* Provide client education and advocacy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited

* Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of New

* Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use

* Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and person-centered

* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary

* Excellent communication and organizational

* Commitment to promoting independence and quality of life for individuals in a supported housing

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in supportive housing or community-based settings (i.e. scattered-site model).

* Knowledge of chronic disease management and preventive healthcare

* Familiarity with the New York State Office of Mental Health regulations and programs.