Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being an Occupational Therapist has its Advantages at our Day Academy location on 20 Park Lane, Highland, NY 12528
As an Occupational Therapist at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located at our Day Academy in Highland, NY, this position is responsible for facilitating the development and rehabilitation of students by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. The OT will meet the student’s goals and needs and provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, and determine occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with treatment team. They will also help students develop and/or regain physical/mental functioning or adjusting to disabilities by implementing programs. They will promote maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating students’ progress; they will also recommend and implement adjustments and modifications. They will consult with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers, as well as contribute to student conferences.
Salary: $74,752 - $79,984 annually
You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
Education: MS in Occupational Therapy. Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB) and licensure by the NYS Education Department required. OTR/L
Experience: Six to nine months of related field experience required; one year preferred
Physical Requirements: Ability to administer CPR. Ability to administer first aid. Ability to properly implement physical intervention techniques. Ability to create and maintain a therapeutic milieu.Regularly requires walking, standing, bending, repetitive wrist/hand movement, and pushing/pulling (1/2 to 3/4 of the workday). Regularly requires sitting. May require lifting up to 50 lbs. (1/4 of the workday).
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
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