Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeWestborough, MA, USA$54.1k - $79kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program is required.
Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is required.
Current certification in BLS for adults, children, and infants is required.
Two to three years of inpatient or outpatient psychiatric or substance-use experience is required, although training is offered to individuals with a passion to learn.
Effective group facilitation is required.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their effects on functional capacity is required.
Knowledge of therapeutic use of multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation is required.
Understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients’ interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs is required.
Ability to effectively redirect patients and set clear, timely limits on inappropriate behavior is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct group therapy.
Assess patients to identify their needs.
Document pertinent clinical data following groups.
Provide individual assessments as needed and make recommendations to the treatment team regarding specialized rehabilitation services or discharge and aftercare planning.
Participate in maintaining inventory of supplies.
Assist in maintaining unit arts supplies and report issues to the director.
Assist with projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

American Occupational Therapy Association membership is preferred.
Inpatient rehabilitation facility and/or long-term acute care hospital experience is preferred.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per diem

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Westborough, United States · Other · Posted 2026-07-24

Salary: USD 54,080–79,040

Workplace: on_site

Department: Social Services

Description

New grads welcome to apply!! Willing to train individuals with a passion to learn!!

JOIN A TEAM THAT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) is a 117-bed psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults through acute inpatient stabilization and outpatient services. Under dynamic new leadership, we're building an exceptional workplace culture focused on outstanding patient care and employee satisfaction.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment while ensuring patients and their families feel supported throughout their healing journey. We're committed to creating an environment where our dedicated team members can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their community.

Located conveniently in Westborough at Routes 495 and 9.

Advance your career. Advance mental healthcare.

Shift details: Per diem flexible schedule

Job Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to all patient populations including Special Needs, Adult, Child and Adolescent. Has the ability to use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the potential for recovery and wellness for every person we serve.

Essential Functions:

Develops and conducts group therapy
Provides assessment to identify patient needs
Documents pertinent clinical data following group
Provides individual assessment to patients as needed and makes recommendations to treatment team regarding needs for specialized rehab services or for planning for discharge and aftercare support.
Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies
Assists in maintaining unit arts supplies and reports issues to the Director.
Assists as necessary for projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by supervisor
Effective group facilitation
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their effects on functional capacity
Knowledge of therapeutic use of multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation
Understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients’ interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs
Ability to effectively redirect patients and set clear, timely limits on inappropriate behavior

Requirements

Associates degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred.
IRF and/or LTACH experience preferred.
Current Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
2 - 3years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience (willing to train individuals with a passion to learn)

Salary: $54,080 - 79,040

Benefits

401K
Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program

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