Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Quick overview
The Occupational Therapist will provide high-quality therapy services and comprehensive assessments for individuals with autism and other mental health needs. They are responsible for individualizing treatment plans and collaborating with agency professionals to ensure positive outcomes for families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and be licensed to practice in the State of Alabama. A minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health or behavioral health is required, along with a valid driver's license and specific safety certifications.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Behavioral
- Therapy
- Center -
- Birmingham,
- AL 35222Position
- Type: Full TimeGlenwood Inc. is a progressive multi-site agency that provides a full range of outpatient services for children and families with mental health needs and is the premier provider of Autism services for the state. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Occupational Therapist to provide services from 8 am to 5 pm in our Birmingham office. The Behavioral Therapy Center is a supportive, close-knit, collaborative team with a focus on positive outcomes for families and maintaining a positive work environment for our staff members.
- Responsibilities
- AND
- DUTIES:
- Work collaboratively with agency professionals to ensure that individuals served on assigned caseload are provided highest quality occupational therapy services available
- Complies with Code of Ethics and demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Administers a comprehensive assessment of individual’s occupational therapy strengths/deficits.
- Provides direct OT intervention for those individual’s determined to be appropriate for services.
- Documents’ treatment in a manner consistent with agency requirements.
- Individualizes treatment for individual needs related to autism and other mental health needs.
- Fulfills professional development requirements and other assignments.
- Knowledge,
- SKILLS &
- Abilities:
- 2+ year(s) of experience in mental health, education, behavioral health, or related field.
- Knowledge of Autism, Emotional Disturbance, and other Developmental
- Disabilities
- QualificationsEDUCATION/LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Alabama
- Current AL driver’s license and must be insurable through Glenwood’s contracting insurer.
- Certification in agency provided training in 1st
- Aid,
- CPR,
- MCS (Managing
- Crisis
- Safely)
- Additional
- REQUIREMENTS: Must clear all background checks and pre-hire testing. Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, State, or Federal laws.
