Job description

Our Philosophy:

Maine School Solutions provides approved day treatment programs licensed by the Maine Department of Education as special purpose private schools. MSS believes that all students can learn, achieve at high standards, and have abilities and talents that are worthy of being identified and supported. MSS is a members of the Becket Family of Services which has 40+ locations and over 50 years of serving New England youth and families.

At Maine School Solutions, we provide individualized therapeutic support and educational services to those students identified as special education and have not been successful in public school in grades K – 12. All students have an assigned school social worker and are supported by Behavioral Health Professionals (BHP).

Position: Occupational Therapist

Salary: $60K-$70K Plus Excellent Benefits & Time Off!

Educational Requirements:

· Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

· Current National Board Certification

· State of Maine Occupational Therapist Licensure.

Direct Supervisors: Director of Occupational Therapy

Location: Central Maine Learning Center in Belgrade Maine and Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center in Auburn Maine. Travel between locations is required.

Job Duties: The primary responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include but are not limited to:

• Providing occupational therapy services for students as specified in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Documenting sessions thoroughly including each student’s progress towards their occupational therapy goals within five days of the services being rendered.
• Using only evidenced based practice during OT sessions.
• Evaluating students to determine their occupational therapy needs and goals.
• Planning and implementing activities to help students develop functional physical, academic, and mental skills.
• Utilizing assessments that have been approved by the Occupational Therapy Director to determine the students progress towards their designated goals.
• Utilizing treatment techniques such as task-oriented activities to prevent and correct physical and emotional deficits of students.
• Facilitating skills groups based upon the needs of the students.
• Preparing and reporting student progress, goals, and future plans during academic and IEP meetings for students on the OT caseload.
• Collaborating with the Director of OT to develop a schedule for providing services to students at both school locations.
• Collaborating with administration, BHP’s, teachers, clinicians, and other providers in order to provide comprehensive support and treatment to students across the entire program.
• Supporting and assisting BHP’s and teachers with behavior management when needed.
• Being familiar with and adhering to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern the scope of the OT practice.
• Maintaining national certification and State of Maine licensure.
• Maintaining student confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
• Participating in and maintain all program required trainings (TCI, CPR, Safety, Etc.)
• Adhering to all company and program policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned by the OT Director, Program Director, or Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).

Benefits:

· Becket offers highly competitive compensation commensurate with skills, experience, and education.

· On the job, professional Human Services training, skills development and career leadership opportunities.

· Paid school vacation, holidays, and snow days plus Sick/Earned time.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement, Short & Long Term Disability, Basic Life &Supplemental Life, AD&D, Flexible Health Spending Account, Legal and Employee Assistance Programs

Maine School Solutions is an EEO employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• School

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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