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Occupational Therapist

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged

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Quick overview

The Older Adult Specialist provides evidence-based mental health interventions and support services to older adults with serious mental illness within an ACT team. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, developing treatment plans, and maintaining clinical documentation while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field, with a preference for a New York State professional license. At least two years of experience working with older adults in a mental health setting is preferred.

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Job description

Older adult specialist – bronx act services (Part-Time)

Shift Schedule

Monday–FridayHours
Per
Week: 10.5 (Includes rotating 24/7 on-call duties)

JASA operates an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team dedicated to Bronx residents ages 55+ diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). As an Older Adult Specialist, you will support clients through individual meetings and support groups—focusing on addiction recovery, coping skills, and self-advocacy—to enhance support networks through a high-intensity, team-oriented approach.

🌟 why you’ll love working at jasa

JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofits serving older adults. Our dedicated professionals help improve the lives of thousands of seniors through impactful, mission-driven work.
Clinical Supervision: JASA’s outpatient treatment programs provide the necessary supervision required for clinical licensure.
Specialized Impact: Provide intensive, evidence-based interventions for seniors with a history of community instability.
Integrated Team Model: Work as part of a committed, multidisciplinary team in a high-performance culture focused on quality improvement.

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📝 what you’ll be doing

You will provide a range of mental health and rehabilitative services, primarily through home and community-based visits, to ensure clients remain stable and supported.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical
Interventions: Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions and support groups (including addiction recovery and problem-solving) in conjunction with the ACT team.
Field
Work: Conduct frequent home and institutional visits to engage clients in their natural environments.
Assessment &
Screening: Administer mental health screening tools and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) to monitor cognitive and emotional status.
Treatment
Planning: Develop, implement, and document individualized treatment plans; monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.

Occupational Therapist

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