Job Information
Legacy Treatment Services Occupational Therapist in Northfield, New Jersey
Occupational Therapist
Job Details
Job Location
Cape Atlantic Youth ACT (Northfield location) - Northfield, NJ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
The Occupational Therapist will promote skill development and independence in activities of daily living (ADL) as needed per assessment and in coordination with the youth’s IEP. Provide treatment for sensory processing difficulties. Identify and eliminate environmental barriers to participation and daily activities. Attend treatment team meetings. Provide other services as identified in the treatment plan. Partner with existing school providers to ensure continuity of care. Work in conjunction with the OT in an educational setting to augment services both in the house and with the family.
The Assertive Community Treatment program serves youth ages 5-20 in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. The Program provides intensive and immediate access to treatment services and supports in youth and family’s home and community. A multidisciplinary mobile team is tailored to each youth and their family and through a family centered approach will focus on crisis stabilization and assisting the youth with improving functioning and symptomology of mental health and emotional concerns. Interventions will assist with enhancing family functioning and overall stability in the family home.
Hours:
Full time, hours vary
Full time benefits include:
3.2 weeks of PTO in first year
Health insurance, vision, dental & life insurance benefits
9 Agency-paid holidays
403(b) employee participation and employer match
Education/Experience:
Master’s Degree in occupational therapy and appropriate NJ license plus three (3) years of experience working with children.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.