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Job description
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Grant Funded
This position is grant funded.
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M - 4:00 PM (35 hours per Week)
No weekends
Duties & Responsibilities
Bridge to Home is a unique program that combines behavioral health services and a home like environment for individuals with severe mental illness who would otherwise experience homelessness for 6-12 months.
Purpose of Position :
Under supervision, performs specialized activities to assist patients to restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and teach new skills. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and occupational therapy standards of care; performs related work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Assists in the evaluation of the patient's needs and performance of activities of daily living.
2. May administer Range of Motion tests.
3. Instructs assigned patients in activities of daily living, such as washing, dressing, eating and handling of such assistive devices, such as braces and wheelchairs.
4. Instructs patients on and assists patients in carrying out therapeutic activities and exercises to improve their physical and mental well-being.
5. Assists in setting up programs for the patient's caregivers in the home setting.
6. May provide teaching, guidance and direction to health professionals on the proper standards of occupational therapy practice.
7. Maintains equipment and requisitions supplies.
8. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Valid license and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Department Preferences
The Occupational Therapist (OT) serves as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team that cares for people with substance use disorder (SUD) in an outpatient treatment setting. Under general supervision, the OT assists patients to restore or improve their physical abilities, to promote behavioral change, adapt to their surroundings, and learn new skills. This position will act in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and occupational therapy standards of care. OT interventions will be designed to facilitate engagement in the recovery process and to increase participation in meaningful daily activities that support physical and mental wellbeing.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
College Savings Program
Union Benefits for eligible titles
Multiple employee discounts programs
Commuter Benefits Programs
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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