Job Description

HOLISTIC COMMUNITY THERAPY is seeking a Mental Health Occupational Therapist in the Portland metro area in Portland, OR. Flexible scheduling!

Note: This is a hybrid position and requires a mix of virtual and in person work in Portland, OR. 

We are seeking a mental health occupational therapist to perform adult (18+) assessments and facilitate development and rehabilitation of clients with psychosocial disabilities.

About us:

Holistic Community Therapy is a fully remote/virtual practice who's mission is to address the sociological and economic impacts of being from an underserved community, and to provide attention to engagement in occupation.

Holistic Community Therapy is a community-based, mental health occupational therapy company that provides services to individuals, organizations, and the community at large. Services are aimed to promote client mental wellness, self-advocacy and -efficacy, chronic disease management, and health system navigation support.

** Applicants with lived experience from BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA2S+ strongly urged to apply **

Women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best fit for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. Thorough training in working with these communities is a plus!

Core Values:

Humility – Access – Collaboration – Integrity

Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home, community-based, and virtual services to 25 clients per week, 1 hour sessions within the Portland Metro area.
• Perform functional and mental health assessments, including ADL, IADL, psychosocial, and cognitive assessments.
• Evaluate client current functional status and home environment to develop individualized and measurable treatment goals.
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results to determine occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Plan and implement creative, comprehensive and clinically appropriate OT interventions using a client-centered, occupation-based approach to foster independence.
• Identify, utilize and recommend appropriate community resources with the client's interests in mind.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver comprehensive client care and contribute to practice-wide administrative and operational projects to support organizational goals.
• Communicate frequently with staff and clients to align administrative needs with clinical workflows, fostering a cohesive and efficient practice environment.
• Prepare clients for return to employment by consulting with employers; determining potential workplace accommodations; retraining supportive staff; and educating employers on workplace accommodations.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with other health care providers, including: physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and/or other relevant staff in organizations the client has been connected to.
• Assure continuation of discharge plan by designing and instructing clients, families, and caregivers in OT recommendations, including recommending assistive equipment and/or recommending follow-up programs and services.
• Document in the electronic charting system and effectively use Microsoft Office and other administrative tools to meet compliance and operational standards, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Protect clients by adhering to state and federal public health infection-control standards.
• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws, state and federal laws in service provision, including but not limited to: HIPAA requirements, QMHP requirements, and/or any additional requirements to maintain program funding.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new program designs, revisions, and planning, taking initiative to identify and complete administrative tasks that enhance practice operations.
• Engage in program evaluations and outcome studies for clinical interventions, leveraging data to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Work Schedule : Full-time, 36 hrs/wk flexible schedule.

Compensation: $74,000/yr - 96,000/yr DOE.

Shift: Day, can include weekends (therapist defined)

Location: Work from home (WFH) position + commute to client location - 50/50 split

Occupational Therapist Qualifications/Skills:

• Psychosocial skills development
• Health promotion and maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Motivating others
• Legal compliance
• Clinical teamwork
• Promoting mental wellness
• Pain management
• Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Current uncencumbered occupational therapist license in Oregon.
• Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) by the National Board in Certified Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Competency or willingness and ability to gain competency in completing a DSM diagnosis.
• Competency in providing both home/community-based and virtual services.
• Minimum of one year of recent work experience as a mental health occupational therapist (preferably practicing QMHP competency standards).
• Experience assessing and implementing clinical interventions related to mental health, other psychosocial issues and chronic disease.
• Experience working with persons living with complex mental health and substance use challenges as well as working with underserved clients.
• Experience providing home-based or community-based care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR for Healthcare Provider.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
• Valid driver's license, access to a personal vehicle and auto insurance that meets minimum practice requirements for providing in-person services.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance client care and administrative tasks effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Honor a diversity of beliefs and lifestyles and demonstrate culturally competent practices and an understanding of the effect cultural influences have on behavioral health services.
• Proficiency in administrative tools or systems (e.g., scheduling software, documentation platforms) and a willingness to learn new systems as needed.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills, with experience managing projects or supporting business operations preferred.

Benefits / Perks

• Vacation time
• Health insurance
• Retirement with matching
• Supervision for QMHP certification
• Eligible for State-funded student loan repayment
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Monthly phone service stipend
• Annual home office stipend

Note: We value adding additional benefits as the practice grows and this list is what can currently be offered.

EEO Statement

Holistic Community Therapy is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, a lineage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our clients and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote job, Work from home, Home office, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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