Occupational Therapy Program Leader

Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community.  Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues.  As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.  If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!

WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?

* ​At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission.

* Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.

* At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more. Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.

The Occupational Therapy Program Leader is responsible for the oversight, design, and implementation of an Occupational Therapy (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) internship in community behavioral health and FBH models of practice and service delivery. The OT Program Leader will also collaborate with faculty in area universities to ensure that interns’ academic learning objectives are met.      

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Establish client goals and care needs by assessing their medical and behavioral health history, performing evaluations of cognitive and functional levels, and interviews.

• Develop and provide occupational therapies that align with the recommendations of physicians based on client needs and evaluation information.

• Collaborate in the development of OT assessment and documentation in FBH’s electronic medical record.

• Maintain current reporting, documentation, scheduling, and billing in accordance with professional standards, state and local guidelines, and reimbursement requirements.

• Monitor and reassess the effects of OT intervention and the need to continue, modify or discontinue intervention.

• Collaborate with a team to provide comprehensive care and ensure team understanding of client occupational strengths and needs.

• Educate clients, families, and support persons on areas of OT, health maintenance, and types of modifications needed in the client’s environment to meet their individual needs and help them function as independently as possible.

• Assist in securing therapeutic equipment for inpatient or outpatient use and check equipment regularly to ensure proper function.

• Lead on the design and development of an OT and OTA internship program within FBH, to include activities/seminars that both satisfy university-required learning outcomes and immerse interns in all dimensions of community behavioral health.

• Collaborate with designated university faculty advisors and SCE to ensure internship program design and elements satisfy university academic requirements.

• Promote OT and OTA internship program at local universities, including participation in internship fairs, respond to individual student inquiries, or speaking in classes as requested.

• Oversee and implement recruitment, application, and interview of OT and OTA student intern applicants; to include emailing application materials to applicants, scheduling/conducting interviews, responding to successful and unsuccessful applicants. 

• Collaborate with interns’ faculty advisors on design, application process, student learning contract writing, student evaluation and, as needed, conflict resolution.

• Create schedule of intern activities in consultation with faculty advisors.

• Complete each intern’s university Learning Contract with faculty input.

• Design internship seminars and other activities that promote learning in the comprehensive, multi-disciplinary nature of FBH.

• Collaborate with program directors in various program areas to orient interns.

• Provide individual supervision as required by the learning contract and maintain logs.

• Provide group supervision or group case seminars on a routine basis.

• Provide opportunities for interns to learn and develop professional behaviors (e.g., role-playing, seminars, observation, shadow, etc.).

• Support interns in reflection on their personal professional development. 

• Evaluate intern learning on a quarterly basis, in conjunction with faculty advisor.

• Provide support and cross coverage with the training academy facilitators as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) and two years of experience providing OT services.

• Active Washington State Department of Health Occupational Therapy License

• Experience supervising interns and/or facilitating staff learning opportunities.

PREFERRED:

• Experience providing OT services in a behavioral health treatment setting.

• Experience in program development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.

• Ability to work independently and on a team.

• Skill and ability to facilitate group learning events (e.g., seminars).

• Proficiency in technology, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.

• Able to communicate and engage effectively with people of varied backgrounds, traumatic experiences, cultures, education levels, socioeconomic status.

• Must have reliable transportation, insurance, and an active driver’s license and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of all facets of OT and its application in behavioral health setting.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize among multiple tasks.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in an office setting which may involve sitting and use of computers for four to eight hours per day.  May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.  Work may be performed out of office and travel may be needed to outside areas.

Blood-borne Pathogen Category IV - No exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

PAY RANGE (Salary/Exempt): $90,641.33-$110,427.15*

*All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health, thus, the starting pay is as follows: $90,641.00

Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!

​WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE:

• Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!

• Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays!

• Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.

•  Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.

BENEFITS: Visit www.fbhwa.org/careers/benefits for more information.*

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.

PERKS: visit www.fbhwa.org/careers/perks for more information.*

• Signing Bonus!

• No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.

• Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.

• Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.

• Free Employee Assistance Program

• Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!

* Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.