Occupational Therapist
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Summary
Wayside is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with our DMH Flex and IHBTC Team, which has been recognized across the state for their hard work and dedication to families. This is a full time position, based out of our Milford and Framingham Sites. Wayside is seeking creative, flexible, energetic individuals to provide occupational therapy as part of our services, who are referred by the Department of Mental Health. Must be committed to family centered practice.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to any young adult and families who are seeking OT support within their IHBTC service.
- Collaborate with the treatment teams to help set therapy goals and ensure these goals are being met.
- Work collaboratively with a diverse team who provide their educational, professional and lived experience to support a young adult and their families through treatment plan intervention, safety planning and crisis intervention.
- Provide consultation for direct intervention that is focused on addressing the functional goals of the client.
- Provide education and consult support to clinical staff, the young adults, and their families/caregivers.
- Provide home strategies and recommendations to families as well as in home services if applicable.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars
- Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
- Collaboration with mental health clinicians and other treatment providers working as part of a group or individually.
- Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions.
- Ability to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting.
- Direct client care in client homes.
- Creativity to support program development to further integrate OT throughout our care.
- Experience in using clinical observations in assessment.
- Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation.
- Ability to explain OT interventions to young adults, families and other providers.
- Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Massachusetts licensure or are obtaining it prior to start date.
- Experience serving youth with significant mental health needs.
- Experience addressing functioning in the home setting or community setting.
- Experience working with diverse population of individuals.
- Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Massachusetts licensure or obtaining it prior to start date
- Experience serving youth with significant mental health needs
- Experience addressing functioning in the home setting or community setting
- Experience working with diverse population of individuals
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Days
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Medical Benefits
- Financial Health Supports
- Career Development
- Sign-On Bonus
Company overview
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a comprehensive mental health and family support organization dedicated to serving youth and families in Massachusetts. As a nonprofit organization, Wayside provides a wide range of behavioral health services including outpatient counseling, community-based programs, residential treatment, and family stabilization services. The organization specializes in addressing complex mental health challenges among children, adolescents, and young adults, with particular expertise in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and developmental support. Wayside operates multiple programs across the state, offering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, educational support, and family counseling services. Their holistic approach integrates clinical expertise with community resources to create sustainable support systems for vulnerable populations. The organization plays a critical role in Massachusetts' mental health infrastructure, serving as a safety net for youth facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges while working to strengthen family relationships and community connections.