Occupational Therapist - Residential Services

Location: New York

The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. We provide individuals with the tools they need to pursue their dreams and live meaningful lives. The Bridge envisions a world where adults experiencing serious mental illness can live and thrive within their communities. As a recognized leader in developing and operating supportive housing and community-based programs, The Bridge has 70 years of experience helping New Yorkers with mental illness, including those affected by homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides recommendations and interventions as part of a mobile multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals with diverse needs, including older adults, who reside in supportive housing. The role involves delivering direct client care, conducting assessments, recommending adaptive strategies and equipment, and promoting independence and daily functioning. The OT also provides professional consultation, guidance, and education to residential staff to support the effective use of occupational therapy techniques and best practices in meeting residents’ needs.

Essential Position Functions:

Provide professional consultation to supportive housing staff working with special populations.

Support frontline staff by establishing strategies and best practices for utilizing occupational therapy (OT) techniques with residential clients.

Deliver interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team, including conducting relevant assessments to screen for limitations and providing recommendations on energy conservation techniques, durable medical equipment, and strength-building exercises.

Work with external agencies to make referrals to appropriate community-based services, provide psychoeducation, and conduct apartment assessments as needed to recommend modifications.

Actively collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and participate in team meetings.

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy as well as current valid NYS licensure, or temporary licensures at the time of hire.
1 or more years of experience working with older adults, individuals with chronic medical conditions, people precariously housed or unhoused, and/or related fields.

Ability to travel throughout New York City.

Computer literacy is required. Ability to use agency Electronic Health Records to document services and track data.

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer