The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Early Childhood Intervention team.  The OT Provides initial evaluations and reassessments of child development and occupational therapy services to infants and toddlers 0-3 years old. Responsible for a caseload to provide occupational therapy.

Your Role in Action:

·         Assesses development for initial and annual eligibility.

·         Reassesses development and ongoing progress in order to meet child and family needs.

·         Develops initial Individual Family Service Plans [IFSP] with team members including the family.

·         Reviews IFSPs every 6 months and annually

·         Provides occupational therapy services based on the child’s IFSP goals.

·         Documents every contact and attempts to contact families electronically.

·         Submits electronic documentation according to agency policy.

·         Meets requirements to comply with ECI procedural safeguards and confidentiality.

·         Meets ECI and agency required training policies.

·         Meets requirements to renew occupational therapist license.

·         Provides COTA mentoring occupational therapy supervision.

·         This contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Master's or Doctoral from a regionally accredited university program.

Experience:

• Experience working with children birth to three (3) years of age, preferred.

Other Key Qualifications:

·         Requires licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Texas.

·         Valid Texas Driver’s license and safe driving record with proof of vehicle insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

·         Assessment and intervention techniques.

·         Good evaluation skills.

·         Knowledge about young children under the age of three.

·         Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities and the effect of the disability on development.

·         Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

What else you should know:

·         This posting is associated with position #9926

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

 Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

This contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.