Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities. Kenneth Young Center offers a robust benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:

• 403(b) plan with organizational matching
• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - BCBS)
• Dental (BCBS), and Vision Insurance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
• Long Term and Short Term Disability (BCBS), no cost to employee
• Flexible Spending Account (with annual rollover)
• Basic life insurance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for additional voluntary coverage for self, spouse, or dependents (BCBS)
• Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
• Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, KYC also offers a generous amount of paid time off and staff holidays.

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increases based on seniority)
• 8 Paid Organization-Wide Holidays
• 3 Personal Floating Holidays annually

Job Scope: The Occupational Therapist func tions to provide assessment , treatment, and recommendations to adults with mental health and complex medical i ssues discharging from nursing facility settings utilizing a trauma informed, harm reduction approach . Goal is to help clients to improve, regain, and develop the skills needed for day - to - day life. Treatment services are provided on-site at area nursing facilities and in client homes. Treatment is focused on community mobility and integration, cognitive processes, support with engagement in IADLs/ADLs, hygiene/self-care routines, sensory processing, safety with transfers, fall prevention and adaptive equipment to increase safety and independence. Must have Masters Degree and hold Illinois license in Occupational Therapy. Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments (ADLs, IADLs, cognition, psychosocial skills) pre- and post transition.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that aligns client-centered goals and values with transitioning into lower level of care.
• Implement evidence-based OT interventions (individual and/or group) utilizing an occupation based, strengths based approach
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g. care/case managers, SNF/SMHRF facilities staff, RN staff, housing specialists) to ensure conti nuity of care.
• Provide in-services or consultation to other team members regarding functional assessment, adaptive strategies, and environmental modifications.
• Attend meetings to consult with teams regarding client progress, behavior, and response to treatment.
• Instructs clients as needed in the use of adaptive equipment
• Address environmental modifications and recommend/provide adaptive equipment as needed for community/independent living
• Conduct interviews with family members, guardians, and/or significant others, as appropriate about the clients past and present functional levels, capabilities and performances.
• Provide community-based and in-home occupational therapy to facilitate skill-building for independent living (i.e., cooking, budgeting, transportation use)
• Promote self-efficacy, community participation, and social connection through structured activities and coaching
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, such as completing assessments, written and verbal recommendations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with agency policy, Medicaid/Medicare, and regulatory standards.
• Plans and/or assists with client discharge and provides appropriate recommendations for selection/use of adaptative equipment, compensatory strategies and support programs as needed/identified
• Provide caregiver and client education on strengths and needs that support client success in community.
• Review medical, clinical charts, and/or other pertinent documents for the Class Member made available by the nursing facility and documentation from Care Management team as appropriate.
• Receive input from Supervisor and provide feedback regarding administrative concerns, clinical consultations and caseloads
• Interpret and communicate agency and program policies and procedures
• Participate in orientations and training opportunities as offered by the program and required for credentials/by the state
• Provide direct supervision to Level II Occupational Therapy Students as assigned

Work Environment

• A majority of the employees time will be spent in the community or nursing facility settings, driving to and from Nursing Facilities, and providing care in residences or community areas
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have access to office space but will have ability to work remotely
• In supporting clients to live independently, employee may be exposed to varying home conditions

Travel

• The employee is required to travel by automobile to and from KYC office locations on a weekly basis, as well as frequent client visits in nursing homes, client residencies and nursing home facilities in the Chicagoland area, and occasional meetings/trainings in and around the Chicagoland area.

Position Requirements

• Masters Degree
• Occupational Therapist with current Illinois license
• One-year occupational therapy experience in nursing home setting or community based preferred
• Preferred experience with clients that experience mental health and complex medical conditions
• Current and valid drivers license required.
• Daily access to a personal vehicle is required.

Schedule/Timekeeping

• Full Time, Exempt, 37.5 hour work week

Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer