Occupational Therapy Intern - Caro Center

Responsibilities

• Conducting occupational therapy assessments in accordance with established clinical standards.
• Developing individualized occupational therapy interventions based upon assessed patient need.
• Planning and conducting occupational therapy groups for patients as part of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program as indicated by patient need.
• Providing training to staff and patients on safe and appropriate usage of occupational therapy related equipment.
• Participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team for the assigned unit(s) in relevant aspects of the Person-Centered Planning process.
• Documenting progress on the various treatment modalities as indicated by departmental guidelines and/or hospital policy.
• Completing documentation for occupational therapy sessions and weekly/monthly progress notes.
• Completing documentation for each group and individual therapy session and weekly/monthly progress notes.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a college and university.
• Must have achieved at least a bachelor's degree and meet the qualifications of the learning institution, and preferentially, are enrolled in a Master's program.
• The academic major must be consistent with the area of which the student is seeking an internship (Occupational Therapy).
• Must provide a copy of respective academic institution’s Internship Agreement outlining internship objectives and academic instructor’s name and telephone.
• Must have a valid & unrestricted driver’s license.

Qualifications

• At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled pursuing your bachelors degree or higher in one of the below areas of study: Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Child Development, Human Resources.
• Must have a satisfactory criminal history and protective services background check.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices.

Benefits

State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Contact Information

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy. For questions regarding this internship, please contact Samantha Ruhl at RuhlS@michigan.gov.