Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy *Mental health experience required* (1109209_RR00074409)

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy - Bellevue Hospital.

In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for coordinating the patient care, training programs, and research endeavors for a specialty program within the Occupational Therapy department. Assists in the oversight of daily operations of the unit as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties and role models standards for staff.
• Demonstrates a leadership role in the development of specialized clinical chosen expertise communication and teamwork.
• Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral/Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis. Selects appropriate OT assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patient's status for developing optimal treatment plan. Demonstrates effective clinical decision-making and implements changes/adaptations to the OT Treatment Plan when appropriate.
• Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards. Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with patient and family. Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program/team treatment goals. Assesses educational needs of patient, families, and implements a variety of methods for patient/family education and training during rehabilitation process. Treatment plans should encompass comprehensive care based on best practice model in OT.
• Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement within prescribed timely manner as per department standards. Completes and plans all required documentation in medical chart as required by Department guidelines and regulatory requirements. Accurately records all treatment given including completion of the daily treatment record.
• Coordinates Occupational Therapy patient care rendered to both in- and out- patients in area of specialized clinical expertise. Education and training of all staff in areas of expertise to further enhance the department's clinical needs. Successful in implementing evaluations and treatment protocols with accurate and proper levels of clinical documentation.
• Develops educational and learning material which will enhance the quality and scope of the care rendered to the treating of patient, i.e. pamphlets, video tapes, home programs in collaboration with other members of the team. Develops resource material to be utilized by staff members, i.e., suggests journals for library, accesses research articles, etc.
• Assists in the coordination of the student program and other clinical education programs with management.
• Works in conjunction with staff and management on Performance Improvement and clinical research projects that will benefit the unit and/or the department.
• Identifies new equipment that would facilitate programmatic growth and development. Assists with equipment and unit maintenance. Is able to successfully facilitate professional relationships with management team members including immediate supervisors.
• Assists in Case Management responsibilities as they pertain to the Occupational Therapy plan of care for any clients within the unit. Works in collaboration with other unit team members as needed.
• Exhibits ancillary Occupational Therapy Leadership in regards to producing evidence based practices, department research initiatives, department and unit specific in-services, grant writing/professional publications/writings in specialty areas, and new programs development in the field of vision rehabilitation. Demonstrates initiative to specialty area of practice outside NYU Medical Center.
• Assists in the development of PI initiatives and maintaining regulatory compliance and accreditations throughout the department with OT management team members.
• Provides feedback to management on the staff's skills, etc. Performance that outlines strength and area of improvement.

Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates appropriate professionalism during job performance

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:

The Extended Care Unit (ECU) is a newly established HHC initiative designed to reduce recidivism and aide patients to succeed in the community living. The ECUs philosophically based on social learning and recovery model which is a good fit with occupational therapy. The model acknowledges that recovery is a long-term process, with the ultimate goal being full participation in community living. The ECU is an interdisciplinary team in which the Occupational Therapist will be a full-time member. The OTs unique contribution to the ECU is to establish an Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention life skills program. On this unit, the OTs skill will be to focus on relevant standardized functional assessments and interventions which consider the social, sensory and cognitive strengths and limitation and which support or interfere with community living.

In keeping with the mission of the ECU. The following assessment could be conducted to measure-based line function and change over time:

World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2 (WHODAS 2.0 36-item version, interviewer-administered) is the DSM-5 Axis V replacement of function. The WHODAS 2.0 is grounded in the conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and captures a persons level of functioning in six major life domains: cognition; mobility; self-care; getting along; life activities; participation in society.

The Social Profile: Adult Version assesses developmental interaction skill levels among adult during group activities.

The Sensory Profile-- Adolescent/Adult is a self-administered questionnaire used to assess sensory processing patterns and their potential to interfere with participation in daily routines and social interactions among adults.

The Assessment of Time Management Skills provides efficient and effective analysis of client time management performances and self-evaluations of competence.

Weekly Calendar Planning Task- WCPA Level II Adult/Older Adult (Version A & B) yields in-depth data on performance of a complex, cognitive instrumental activity of daily living, organizing a weekly calendar, as well as assesses executive function for ages 18-94

The intervention will integrate assessment results and focus on

Facilitating the development of skills, habits and routines needed for independent living such as using community resources, managing one's home, time, medication, and being safe at home and in the community

Providing educational programs, experiential learning, and treatment groups or classes to address assertiveness, self-awareness, interpersonal and social skills, stress management, and role development (e.g., parenting, worker)

Working with clients to develop leisure or avocational interests and pursuits

Evaluating and adapting the environment at home, work, school, and other environments to promote an individual's optimal functioning

Preparing patients for work or other occupational activities such as

Conducting functional work evaluations and ongoing monitoring for successful job placement

Preparing a resume

Providing guidance and consultation to persons in all employment settings, including supportive employment

Consulting with employers regarding appropriate accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Because occupational therapy facilitates participation and is client-centered, it plays an important role in the success of those recovering in the community (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 2010; Scheinholtz, 2010).

There is evidence that occupational therapy interventions improve outcomes for those living in the community with serious mental illness (AOTA, 2012). Such interventions can be found in the areas of education, work, skills training, health and wellness, and cognitive remediation and adaptation.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Master Degree in Occupational Therapy. New York State Occupational Therapy License. Good Communication and interpersonal skills..

Required Licenses: Occup Thrpst Temp Permit-NYS, Occup Thrpst License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in an area of Mental Health OT.

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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