Occupational Therapist

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $74,000-$76,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of treatment services, including collaborating with Care Managers, Transition staff, RNs and others. Operate as part of a treatment team.
• Carry a caseload of Class Members, providing a spectrum of occupational therapy services as assigned by Supervisor.
• Meets reporting, productivity, and service deliverable requirements identified by LSSI, DHS, and funding bodies.
• This role requires the Occupational Therapist to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborates with other LSSI programs/departments, including ACT and CST, as needed.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports related to patient evaluation and treatment plans.
• Provide skill that address the full scope of patient's needs.
• Complete EHR documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with DHS and Rule 140 guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.
• Familiarity with Emergency Procedures.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, and other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Master's degree in occupational therapy required.
• 1-3 years of experience in mental health field is preferred.
• OT/L (Occupational Therapist, License) is required.
• Proficiency in EHR documentation and review.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have an Illinois license.
• Regular driving is required.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing for the state of residency and insurance.
• Valid Illinois statutory and liability insurance coverage is required.