Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - LTE - Waukesha County

Waukesha County is seeking a talented Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide active treatment and assessments in an adult psychiatric inpatient setting at its Mental Health Center. 
 
The Waukesha County Mental Health Center operates a 16-bed psychiatric hospital for adults. Admissions are on a voluntary or involuntary basis.
 
The COTA position is imbedded on the nursing unit and will provide on unit OT activities; it works with a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for:

• performing assessments under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. 
• developing occupational therapy goals and interventions in treatment planning; and,
• providing OT group treatment.

The incumbent will:

• engage patients who are not otherwise able to attend group programming; and,
• provide assistance with nursing when able for activities such as answering phones, help with visiting and admitting and discharging patients.

Work Schedule:  As needed position to help ensure coverage when full time staff are unavailable. Monday through Friday hours are typically 8 AM to 4:30 PM and weekends 10:00 AM to 2 PM.