MarinHealth·Greenbrae, California
Provide psychiatric occupational therapy services to acute inpatient and outpatient behavioral health patients through assessments and goal-oriented treatment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish therapeutic milieus and manage patient care programs.
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$49.27 - $73.90
Work Shift: 8 Hour (days) (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Job Description: Summary:
Provide Psychiatric Occupational Therapy service to patients on acute Inpatient Psychiatry and Outpatient Behavioral Health Program. Upon referral, services We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OTR) with a strong interest or background in behavioral health to join our team. This unique role offers the opportunity to work across the continuum of care, floating between acute inpatient psychiatry and outpatient Behavioral Health programs (Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient), serving patients from adolescents through geriatrics.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering patient-centered psychiatric occupational therapy services, including conducting comprehensive OT assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating therapeutic skills groups. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery, enhance functional outcomes, and promote engagement in meaningful activities.
The ideal candidate brings confidence working with inpatient psychiatric populations, a passion for group-based interventions, and the ability to adapt across diverse care settings. You will also contribute to creating a therapeutic milieu in inpatient psychiatry and support program integrity in outpatient services through active participation in case management and team collaboration.
This position offers primarily day-shift hours with one weekend per month, providing both variety and balance in a rewarding behavioral health environment.
• Graduate of a School of Occupational Therapy accredited by the council on Medical Education of AMA and the AOTA or its equivalent.
Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.
Duties: And Responsibilities:
Essential
On referral, assesses patients by administering appropriate evaluation tools. Develops a treatment plan and goals based on results of assessment; reassesses and makes appropriate changes in the treatment program according to the patients’ progress.
Administers direct patient care, utilizing various occupational therapy techniques and procedures. Is expected to organize the patient care time to meet established treatment goals by appropriate setting of priorities and accomplishing tasks competently.
Provides occupational therapy treatment services on a group or individual basis. Group activities may include: cognitive task groups, communication, leisure skills, life skills, community resource group, recreational activities, outdoor patio breaks and activities, and special holiday milieu activities.
Conducts individual occupational therapy sessions as indicated.
Assists nursing in patient hygiene and bathing as well as maintains and provides daily hygiene cart supplies to patients.
Prepares, maintains, and transmits accurate, complete and timely patient records in accordance with The Joint Commission and hospital guidelines.
Confers with the multidisciplinary team, other therapists, physicians, social workers, nurses, and other related personnel regarding progress of the patient and adaptation of treatment program in relation to other needs.
Instructs the patient in the treatment program and establishes effective rapport to facilitate the attainment of the treatment goals.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, inservices, safety and CQI activities.
Orders department supplies and maintains inventory.
Supervises Occupational Therapy interns and volunteers, as assigned.
Prepares daily statistics and billing for services.
Provides liaison for organization in implementation of adjunct therapy groups; i.e., Humane Society (animal-assisted therapy), Bread and Roses (entertainment), intergenerational groups.
Demonstrates competence in unit-specific skills.
Works with CSW staff in assessing, recommending and making referrals to appropriate rehab and educational programs in the community.
Supervises the COTA and makes recommendations to nursing staff regarding program and milieu management.
Participates in MAB as indicated.
Assists CNM and Director in milieu program changes and safety initiatives as requested.
Secondary
Participates and takes active leadership role in milieu management, including evaluation of patient’s free time and leisure activities.
Keeps abreast of current trends and other developments in Occupational Therapy.
Receiving and stocking inventory
Assisting with transfers of wheelchair patients.
Assesses need for and recommends appropriate assistive devices for patients.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org [TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org].
C.A.R.E.S.
MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.
To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.
The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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