Job description

The Minnesota Autism Center is currently seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our growing team of passionate Mental Health Professionals! The Occupational Therapist will identify, assess, and provide treatment for children with motor and self-care delays as well as sensory processing difficulties. The Occupational Therapist will consult with our Behavioral Therapy Team to ensure the appropriate integration of motor, self-care, and sensory processing programs and supports.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide training to caregivers and other service providers in client’s environment and community to promote consistency and generalization of skills.
• Coordinate with outside Occupational Therapists as needed.
• Work with clinical staff to ensure quality within the implementation and design of each child’s programming as it relates to Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapist will develop and implement individualized Plans of Care, utilizing methods demonstrated to be evidence-based, for clients, as assigned.
• Report on a regular basis the progress of each client in the caseload.
• Assist in the development of the Individual Treatment Plan and any Prior Authorization information to procure funding for the client’s Occupational Therapy program.
• Responsible for the establishment and ongoing review, analysis, and evaluation of treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans for assigned clients as related to occupational therapy needs in consultation with Program Supervisor.
• Makes revision to plans and goals based on individual needs of clients in consultation with Clinical Supervisor.
• Administers and interprets standardized assessments to evaluate motor, self-care, and sensory processing delays.
• Responds to referrals for service in a timely manner.
• Assists in integrating occupational therapy targets or activities into behavior therapy setting in consultation with clinical team. This includes clients on direct caseload as well as indirect clients as needed.
• Conducts 30-day and 90-day reviews for all clients. The 90-day review must include an updated Plan of Care.
• Completes and submits required documentation within established guidelines.
• Establishment and maintenance of current and accurate clinical records.
• Provides leadership and training on therapy strategies to Behavior Therapists, Lead Therapists, Clinical Supervisor, and Program Manager and trains as needed.
• Participates in ITP planning as applicable.
• Provides leadership supervision and/or executes all skilled treatment programs (e.g., sensory diet) as prescribed by the Plan of Care.
• Schedules clients in coordination with clinical team.
• Provides client/family education related to support services as appropriate.
• Meets with the clinical team as needed to discuss each client’s progress on motor, self-care, and sensory programming.
• Adheres to NBCOT Code of Ethics.
• Maintains Minnesota Department of Health Licensure and certification through NBCOT.
• Completes necessary continuing education.
• Responds to emails and phone calls within 24 hours.
• Attend all necessary trainings and/or meetings at central office site.
• Appropriately utilize the time-reporting system for reimbursement.
• Consider ethical and cultural issues and maintain appropriate boundaries when interacting with clients, client caregivers, colleagues, and student interns.
• Restrict work to personal domain of expertise and use most updated methods as recognized by the profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must possess a License to practice Occupational Therapy through the Minnesota Department of Health.
• Registered with the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or be working toward registration.
• Prior Autism and Pediatric experience highly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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