Occupational Therapist

About the Role

Concern Housing is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide functional assessment, intervention, and support to aging residents living in congregate care mental health settings. The OT plays a key role in promoting residents' independence, safety, and quality of life through assessments of daily living skills, mobility, fall prevention, and environmental safety. Working closely with residential staff and providers, the OT supports person-centered care and residents' ability to age in place. The position will be based out of East Patchogue but will also service clients located in Sayville.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Tuesday - Saturday, or Sunday - Thursday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments for residents, with a focus on:
  • Activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
  • Mobility, balance, and fall risks
  • Environmental safety within residential settings
• Evaluate residents’ ability to complete daily tasks and perform task analyses as appropriate to identify strengths, barriers, and safety concerns.
• Monitor residents over time and identify changes or functional decline related to aging, medical conditions, or mental health symptoms.
• Develop practical, person-centered recommendations to promote independence and safety, including:
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Environmental modifications
  • Compensatory strategies
• Educate residents on strategies to improve their functioning, safety, and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Support residential staff by:
  • Identifying areas of functional or safety concern
  • Providing guidance on safe assistance, cues, and accommodations
  • Contributing to person-centered care planning and team discussions
• Coordinate care with the Registered Nurse, primary care providers, medical specialists, hospitals, and other service providers as needed.
• Support residents during transitions following emergency department visits and hospital admissions; participate in discharge planning meetings and support with follow-up needs post-discharge.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in residents’ electronic health records.
• Attend weekly supervision and residence staff meetings.
• Remain current with all agency-required compliance documents and trainings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with completion of NYS Approved Occupational Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist (OT) License in the State of New York.
• 2 years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness, chronic medical conditions, aging populations, or a combination of these.
• Strong skills in care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and communication.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness and ability to travel between East Patchogue and West Sayville.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium).
• Affordable voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Agency-sponsored Retirement Plan.
• Employee-sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Agency-sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Excellent Paid Time Off Package.
• Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs.
• Licensure Reimbursement.
• Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision.
• Referral Bonuses.

Pay

$110,000 per year.

About the Organization

Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.