Occupational Therapist (OT) Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
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Job Location:
Augusta, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary:
MaineGeneral Health is a leading health care system that is proud of the culture of excellence compassion and collaboration that extends to our patients and their families. We are committed to attracting talented ambitious people who share our values and strive to provide excellent customer service. We are offering an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist role on the Mental Health/Substance Abuse inpatient unit at our new state-of-the-art hospital in Augusta Maine and outpatient sites. If you have a passion for service excellence we want to hear from you!Job Description:
- Provides occupational therapy services within an assigned area to patients needing to develop recover maintain occupational skills and activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
- Assesses patients ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care including type and frequency of treatment.
- Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress and assessment findings and plan. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
- Educates and counsels the patient and family/caregiver. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws state regulations and practice standards.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Current State of Maine Occupational Therapist (OT) License required
- BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred within 6 months of hire
- MOAB (Management of Assaultive Behaviors) preferred within 6 months of hire
- Experience with Mental Health/Substance Use population preferred
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)Job Exempt:
YesBenefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees wellness physical emotional and financial is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
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We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource theyre how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at .
Required Experience:
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About Company
MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of the people of the greater Kennebec Valley.
