Occupational Therapist

Older adult specialist – bronx act services (Part-Time)

Shift Schedule

• Monday–FridayHours
• Per
• Week: 10.5 (Includes rotating 24/7 on-call duties)

JASA operates an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team dedicated to Bronx residents ages 55+ diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). As an Older Adult Specialist, you will support clients through individual meetings and support groups—focusing on addiction recovery, coping skills, and self-advocacy—to enhance support networks through a high-intensity, team-oriented approach.

🌟 why you’ll love working at jasa

• JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofits serving older adults. Our dedicated professionals help improve the lives of thousands of seniors through impactful, mission-driven work.
• Clinical Supervision: JASA’s outpatient treatment programs provide the necessary supervision required for clinical licensure.
• Specialized Impact: Provide intensive, evidence-based interventions for seniors with a history of community instability.
• Integrated Team Model: Work as part of a committed, multidisciplinary team in a high-performance culture focused on quality improvement.

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📝 what you’ll be doing

You will provide a range of mental health and rehabilitative services, primarily through home and community-based visits, to ensure clients remain stable and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical
• Interventions: Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions and support groups (including addiction recovery and problem-solving) in conjunction with the ACT team.
• Field
• Work: Conduct frequent home and institutional visits to engage clients in their natural environments.
• Assessment &
• Screening: Administer mental health screening tools and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) to monitor cognitive and emotional status.
• Treatment
• Planning: Develop, implement, and document individualized treatment plans; monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.