TheraSupport, LLC Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [COTA] Ann Arbor, MI · Part time Company website

Apply for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [COTA]

TheraSupport Behavioral Health & Wellness offers two distinct but complementary areas of service.

Our Residential Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program provides individualized support for people living with traumatic brain injuries. The program focuses on promoting independence, developing daily living skills, and improving overall quality of life in a supportive residential environment.

Separately, our Outpatient Clinic provides comprehensive therapy, neuropsychological, and wellness services to individuals with a variety of neurological, behavioral health, and rehabilitation needs.

Across both programs, we embrace a person-centered philosophy, emphasizing individualized care, professional collaboration, and compassion. Our goal is to help each individual achieve their highest level of independence, well-being, and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising OT with screenings, assessments, treatment planning, and the delivery of occupational therapy services within the COTA scope of practice.
• Provide interventions addressing activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, functional cognition, vocational and educational goals, and community-living skills.
• Help participants further develop practical skills for semi-independent living, including household management, time organization, meal planning and preparation, nutrition, shopping, budgeting, scheduling, and use of community resources.
• Teach and reinforce routines, visual supports, checklists, compensatory strategies, and other tools that promote consistency, safety, and independence.
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic, social, leisure, or skill-building groups as assigned.
• Accompany participants on community outings or to appointments when clinically appropriate.
• Monitor participant performance and progress, communicate observations and concerns to the supervising OT, and collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of services, participant response, progress, and relevant recommendations.
• Follow organizational procedures, professional standards, HIPAA requirements, and established safety and reporting expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• One to two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience working with adults with traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, cognitive impairment, behavioral health needs, or other complex disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Willingness to travel locally between the office, participant apartments, appointments, and community locations as needed.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively under OT supervision.
• Strong organization, time-management, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Empathy, patience, flexibility, and respect for participant choice and autonomy.
• Comfort using electronic health records and other digital platforms used in service delivery.

Position Details

·   Part-time position

·   Flexible schedule based on participant and program needs

·   Competitive hourly rate based on experience

TheraSupport Behavioral Health & Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.