Cape Cod Healthcare·Hyannis, Massachusetts
Conduct comprehensive occupational and sensory assessments to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients. Collaborate with a treatment team to provide psychiatric care, manage crisis interventions, and facilitate patient participation in therapeutic activities.
Conduct occupational assessments, sensory needs assessments, reassessments and evaluate patient's current cognitive, functional, interpersonal, intrapersonal and vocational/avocational skills.
Utilizes evaluation methods that are appropriate to the client's age, education, cultural and ethnic background, medical status and functional ability.
Participates in the development of patient's treatment plan, including discharge planning goals, based on information received from assessments.
Guides patient selection of individual tasks or projects which are appropriate to their defined needs and goals, encourages and facilitates patient participation in activities.
Assists and teaches patients in individual and/or group work. Modifies teaching interventions based on evaluation process.
Maintains accurate and timely records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Implements interventions, including crisis management procedures, in collaboration with treatment team. Manage utilization of van and transport patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Participates in committees, Quality Assessment and Improvement activities and attends continuing education programs specific to providing psychiatric care for the population being treated.
Complies with all established policies and procedures.
Performs other work-related duties as directed or requested.
Requires an entry-level degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Must possess or obtain NPI registration, De-escalation certification, and Basic Life Support certification.
Market context
Massachusetts schools and healthcare settings continue to need occupational therapists to support students and patients with functional, developmental, and recovery goals. These roles are competitive because employers often look for current state licensure, CPR certification, and strong experience-based judgment, with a master’s degree preferred in some postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to the setting’s age group or care population.
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