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    Occupational Therapist - Los Angeles, United States - PROJECT 180 INC

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    Description
    The Organization
    SSG-Project 180 turns lives around through innovative, wraparound services that keep people out of
    institutions and in their communities. Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering
    high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals. Our
    programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).

    The Program
    The Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) program is funded by the Department of Health
    Service (DHS) Office of Diversion and Reentry. The ODR/ICMS program provides intensive wraparound
    services to the high-need/high-barrier behavioral health population in the LA County jail system. The
    program provides both interim and permanent supportive housing for some of the most underserved or
    highest utilizers in the county system.

    The Position
    The ICMS Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services to the
    clients of the ICMS program. The Occupational Therapist will support clients in increasing their
    engagement in meaningful activities. They provide intensive, wraparound, field based service and actively collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care. A successful Occupational
    Therapist is able to develop strong working relationships with clients and is able to assist clients in
    making measurable progress towards identified treatment goals. This position reports to the ICMS Senior Clinical Supervisor.

    Essential Functions:
    Provide intensive, wraparound, field based clinical services
    • Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact and use of motivational interviewing. Provide outreach services as needed, meeting clients "where they are at" (service location, client's point of view).
    • Complete an initial and ongoing assessment, including but not limited to: functional cognition, roles and values, habits and routines, support system, and occupational history. Actively engage clients in the treatment planning process.
    • Provide individual and group rehabilitation, clinical case management and crisis intervention services to support clients in increasing engagement in occupations/meaningful activities.
    • Support clients in the development skills and routines related to housing readiness, the adjustment to permanent housing and maintaining permanent housing. Housing sites to include board and care, project based housing and independent apartments.
    • Engage and join with collaterals (family members, probation, court) as appropriate. Provide education related to mental health recovery to better support clients. Engage in client advocacy.
    • Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework.
    • Transport client(s) to connect with necessary community resources, if needed.
    • Conduct urine analysis tests as indicated by a client's treatment plan, if needed.
    Collaborate within a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care:
    • Actively contribute to planning and execution of interventions in collaboration with the treatment team to promote client care.
    • Participate in coordinated interventions with other members of the treatment team, both in-office and in the field.
    • Collaborate with external partners (i.e. probation/parole officers, court staff, LASD, residential substance treatment facilities, primary care clinics, etc) to ensure high quality, integrated care.
    Documentation and Reporting
    • Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines
    • Maintain and submit billing records per program guidelines
    • Participate in program data collection per program guidelines.
    Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations.
    • Regular attendance required. Holiday or weekend work may be required.
    • Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
    • Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (i.e.Occupational Board of California)
    Skills and Abilities
    • Empathetic, clear and effective verbal and electronic communication, and excellent listening skills to build strong relationships.
    • Culturally competent: Understands and is sensitive to diverse backgrounds and needs.
    • Resourceful: Efficiently navigates and utilizes available resources.
    • Collaborative: Able to work in diverse teams to solve complex issues.
    • Adaptive and flexible to changing circumstances and client needs in a dynamic environment.
    • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, remains calm and emotionally-regulated under pressure.
    • Proactive: Anticipates potential issues, and takes the initiative for the benefit of client care.
    • Detail-oriented, organized, and has strong time management skills.
    Minimum Qualifications
    Required:
    • Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university, and valid OT license with the Occupational Board of California.
    • Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
    • Valid CA driver's license, proof of automobile insurance and own vehicle required.
    • Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed.
    • Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).
    • Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check.
    • Basic computer skills
    Preferred:
    • Lived experience with homelessness, mental health/substance use recovery or the criminal justice system.
    • Experience working with the forensic and/or dual-diagnosed populations.
    • Experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a mental health or hospital setting.
    • Knowledge of and experience with providing trauma-informed services.
    • Spanish-speaking
    Salary Range
    $83,636.80-$92,000.48 Annually

    Supervisory Responsibilities
    None

    Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
    Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings throughout LA County.

    Physical Requirements
    The employee is expected to move about the worksite throughout the day, which may involve walking,
    standing, and climbing stairs, or using a mobility device, or similar. The employee is expected to drive,
    carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements.

    Mental Requirements
    The employee must be able to do any/all of the following: perform complex and varied tasks such as
    synthesizing information and making decisions without immediate supervision; handle routine
    distractions, interruptions, noise, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; interact
    professionally and diplomatically in high-stress situations; create and follow plans; meet deadlines.


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