Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) - part-time

Schedule:

Part-Time (Flexible daytime hours; weekends optional depending on program needs)

Location:

Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit Position Summary Our inpatient adult mental health unit is seeking a compassionate, creative, and clinically skilled Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary treatment team. This role mirrors the therapeutic engagement style and program structure often led by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS), with a focus on functional skill-building, meaningful activity engagement, and psychosocial wellness.

Key Responsibilities Group & Individual Treatment:

• Plan, develop, and facilitate therapeutic groups focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, leisure skill development, stress management, sensory modulation, ADL/IADL support, and social participation.
• Provide 1:1 sessions for patients requiring individualized OT intervention.
• Adapt activities to match varying cognitive, emotional, and functional abilities.

Treatment Planning & Clinical Documentation:

• Complete OT assessments identifying barriers to functional performance.
• Collaborate on treatment plans, goals, and discharge recommendations.
• Document attendance, participation, and progress according to standards.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other team members.
• Provide input on coping strategies, behavior, and safety considerations.
• Participate in meetings and safety huddles.

Program Development:

• Assist with developing structured weekly programming.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Support special programming such as wellness or creative arts activities. Qualifications
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L).
• Experience in mental health or inpatient psychiatry preferred.
• Strong group facilitation skills.
• Trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.
• Effective communication skills.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Work Location:

In person