Provide individual and group mental health occupational therapy services to youth and adolescents in a crisis setting. Collaborate with treatment teams and mentor behavioral technicians to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
Summary: The primary responsibility of the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Child Crisis, is to provide individual and group mental health occupational therapy services to youth/adolescents at the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. The COTA will also collaborate with and mentor/lead the Behavioral Technicians as needed to ensure that the youth served are engaged in quality treatment in a safe milieu while under the supervision of licensed Occupational Therapist. What You'll Do:
Collaboratively address the occupational needs of individuals, groups, and populations via provision of quality and outcome oriented occupational therapy services, by following plan of care outlined by occupational therapist and using person and occupation-centered interventions.
Document intervention and progress toward goals adhering to reimbursement and practice act standards.
Collaborate with treatment team for care coordination and incorporation of OT services in the individual’s person-centered plan/treatment plan while admitted to crisis unit.
Educate an individual’s family and other natural supports about how to accommodate and support occupational engagement.
Plan, organize, and hold group sessions daily.
Supervise ancillary staff under the supervision of an OTR/L and supervise level I OT/OTA students and level II OTA students in compliance with state practice guidelines.
Attend and actively participate in meetings and trainings as required.
Maintain certification/licensure in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Maintain all necessary documentation and records in a timely manner. This may include the use of an Electronic Health Record system (EHR).
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well and service definitions related to specific programs.
Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Provides and ensures care to youth served is promotes safety, rights, confidentiality, comfort, and dignity is in a therapeutic environment.
Ensures that the milieu is conducive to recovery and crisis stabilization that is within the parameters of the individual’s treatment and crisis plans.
Completes documentation as required for groups, progress notes, etc. Complete assessments as required. Provides input on admission and discharge summaries.
Will lead or co-lead groups with the youth, daily on topics such as, but not limited to, activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive, perceptual, family, and individual supported education.
Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, other internal and external meetings and trainings as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state, and federal training requirements.
Maintain trainings as required and requested
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures
Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
Driving and travel may be required.
Completion of an accredited occupational therapy educational curriculum.
We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process. Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch Healthcare, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. You Belong at Monarch Healthcare You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.
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This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.
BH - Certified Professional
Requires an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy and COTA certification from the State Board of Occupational Therapy. Experience with youth in crisis or those with mental health diagnoses is preferred but not required.
Market context
In North Carolina, allied health laboratory roles typically see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and health systems that need certified staff for routine and specialized testing. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s degree, MT ASCP certification, and substantial clinical lab experience, with prior Medical Technologist experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification and experience match before applying.