Occupational Therapist Contingent, PCN1243

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitative support services to individuals receiving behavioral health services through OCHN. This role evaluates functional, cognitive, sensory, emotional, and independent living needs to support recovery, community integration, and overall quality of life. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized recommendations and interventions that support behavioral health treatment goals and functional outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

• Clinical Assessment & Evaluation (50%)

• Receive referrals and conduct intake activities for occupational therapy services.
• Complete functional and occupational therapy assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, sensory, behavioral, and independent living needs including making findings or recommendations regarding such assessments.
• Identify barriers impacting daily functioning, recovery, and community integration.
• Develop individualized recommendations and intervention plans based on assessment findings and person-centered goals.

• Therapeutic Intervention & Skill Development (30%)

• Provide occupational therapy interventions and rehabilitative support services aligned with treatment goals.
• Support the development of daily living, coping, emotional regulation, sensory integration, and community functioning skills.
• Aid individuals in improving independence and participation in home, community, and vocational environment.

• Care Coordination & Collaboration (10%)

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, care coordinators, medical providers, families, and community partners to support integrated treatment planning.
• Participate in case consultations, treatment planning meetings, and care coordination activities.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up recommendations for additional services and supports, as appropriate including completion of inspections where required of requested modifications.

• Documentation, Compliance & Quality (10%)

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required billing and service documentation within established timeframes.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, trainings, audits, and other organizational initiatives, as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Education & Training:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program required.

• Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, rehabilitation, integrated healthcare, or community mental health preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, co-occurring conditions, or substance use disorders preferred.

• Licensure/Certification:

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of Michigan required.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification preferred.

• Other:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Job Specific Competencies

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, rehabilitation practices, and functional assessment methodologies.

• Ability to assess behavioral health-related functional limitations and develop individualized interventions.

• Knowledge of person-centered planning and recovery-oriented practices.

• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.

Additional Information

• Travel required, physical requirements, etc.

• Must have available means of transportation to and from OCHN and for required off site meetings or site visits.

• Must be available for trainings, meetings, and events which may occur outside of standard office hours.

• Work performed primarily in an office environment.

• Hybrid (onsite/remote) work schedule occasionally available.

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• OCHN is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture.

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces and encourages our employees’ differences.

• This includes (but is not limited to) ability, age, color, family type, gender expression and identity, individual expression, medical conditions, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and all other diverse and wonderful characteristics.