Occupational Therapist Mental Health

Jerid Stevenot (They/Them + He/Him)

Seattle, WA • *************@*****.*** • 604-***-****

SUMMARY

Passionate and driven occupational therapist with a decade of experience working in fast-paced environments while focusing on quality improvement. I aim to leverage technology and compassion to enhance client-centred, evidence-based and value-based care.

LICENSING & ACCREDITATION

National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist (NBCOT) June 2015 – Present

Occupational Therapist Registered OTR, Certification Number: 343817

Washington State Department of Health March 2018 - Present

Occupational Therapist License: OT60742081

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

National Provider Identifier: #141******* Aug 2017 - Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owner + Occupational Therapy Apr 2020 – Present

JERID OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Sunshine Coast and Vancouver, British Columbia

Clinical knowledge: neurology, pediatrics, autism, pain, PTSD, mental health, post-MVA rehabilitation, product appraisal, and accessibility design

Owned a high-performing occupational therapy and case management business • Work Health Consultant, Cognitive Abilities Evaluator, and Workshop Facilitation • Coordinated with public and private health providers, facilities, and payers • Appraises EMR and Rehabilitation Technologies

Occupational Therapist

SEATLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Mar 2018 - Jul 2020

Seattle, Washington

Clinical Knowledge: accessibility design, pediatrics, neurology, pain, hand therapy, tasks analysis, oncology, feeding, mental health.

Member of a world-class pain rehabilitation team and advisor of other facilities (e.g., University of Michigan Hospital Pain Pediatric Pain Program) • Strategic planning for business/service growth • Conducted daily interviews with clients and coordinated care/ case management • EMR use and design – Epic + Citrics + 3M

Occupational Therapist - Per diem

SWEDISH HOSPITAL + OVERLAKE HOSPITAL

Seattle, Washington

Clinical Knowledge: Geriatrics, orthopedics, task analysis stroke rehabilitation mental health • Coordinated care by utilizing an EMR – Epic • Educated and adapted ADLs for post orthopedic procedures.

Occupational Therapist– Contract Fulltime

YALE – NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL + KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

New Haven, Connecticut + Kent, Washington

Clinical Knowledge: pediatrics, education, social-emotional, accessibility design, sensory processing, behavioural, mental health, and fine and gross motor, feeding, orthopedics, vocational rehabilitation, and task analysis.

Managed the rehabilitation programming for the Kent School district • Coached families and implemented strategies to improve client function • Communicated with an interdisciplinary team and specialist physicians while maintaining electronic documentation • Managed workflow with an EMR – Epic

Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatric and Adult

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES July 2014 – March 2017

Camrose + Calgary, Alberta

Clinical Knowledge: pediatric development, orthotics, social-emotional, mental health, accessibility design, neurodiversity/autism feeding, fine and gross motor development.

Managed a caseload of 70 pediatric clients • Conducted interviews with clients and client families • Direct and supervised therapy assistants on an interdisciplinary team • Launched new service programming to address patient wait times and quality improvement • Educational program development and vocational consultation.

Brooks, Alberta

Clinical Knowledge: neurology, neuromuscular, orthopedics, geriatrics, mental health, accessibility design equipment, task analysis

Managed the occupational therapy department with 3 assistants • Coordinated care in the following settings: in-home care, acute, and long-term care • Presented on occupational therapy to facility staff and coordinated regional knowledge translation • Facilitated Zone wide discussions on rehabilitation outcomes and Stroke Unit Equivalent Care (SUEC) transition, for Southern Alberta Health Services • EMR

Occupational Therapy Student – Mental Health

EASTERN HEALTH, Employee Services April 2014 – June 2014

St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

Assessed neurodiverse adult and adults with mental illness, social and vocational skills, then developed individualized treatment plans • Established workplace interventions and modifications for employment acquisition and retention • Coached neurodiverse and individuals with mental illness with social skills and job search skills. • Developed group based, social skills, employment success program for the Eastern Health Authority Mental Health Services.

Occupational Therapy Student – Palliative and Complex Continuing Care

Baycrest Hospital January 2014 – April 2014

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, and implementing interventions that enhance the quality of life for patients facing complex health challenges • Recommend and educate clients on adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to optimize patient independence and comfort. • Addressed patient's emotional and spiritual dimensions while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including social workers, chaplains, and psychologists, to create comprehensive care plans.

Occupational Therapy Student – Ortho, Cardiac, and Trauma June 2013 – August 2023

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Designed and implemented post-surgical rehabilitation programs for orthopedic patients (hips, knees and shoulders), focusing on improving range of motion, strength, and functional mobility Demonstrated ability to assess and intervene in ADLs, ensuring a safe and effective transition to independent living for individuals recovering from orthopedic conditions, cardiac surgery and trauma (ortho trauma and burns). Successfully contributed to energy conservation and lifestyle modification programs for cardiac patients, providing education on heart-healthy habits and assisting in making sustainable changes. Proven ability to assess and manage scars, minimizing contractures and improving range of motion for individuals in burns units.

EDUCATION + CERTIFICATION

University of British Columbia 2023 - 2024

Graduate Certificate in Data Science

Project Management Institute 2022 - 2023

Certified associate in project management

University of Alberta 2023

Indigenous Canada

Stanford University, Online 2021

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Dalhousie University Aug 2012 – Aug 2014

Certificate of Interdisciplinary Heath Education

Dalhousie University Aug 2012 – Aug 2014

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

University of Toronto Jan 2013 – Mar 2013

Certificate in Interprofessional Heath, Interprofessional Education

University of British Columbia Jan 2011 – Jun 2012

Upgrading Psychology, Kinesiology and Political Science

University of Regina Sept 2005 – Jun 2010

Bachelor of Kinesiology, Majors: Fitness & Lifestyle and Adapted Physical Activity

PUBLICATIONS

Ponnusamy, R., Stevenot, J., Mikalson, K., Van Oort, C., & MacLachlan, J. (2017, November). Collaborative development of a group intervention to address mental health in clients with spinal cord injury. Poster presented at the International Spine and Spinal Injuries Conference 2017, New Delhi, India.

Stevenot, J., Mikalson, K., Van Oort, C., Ponnusamy, R., & MacLachlan, J. (2017, June). Partnering to support mental health in Indian clients with disabilities. Poster presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Conference 2017, Charlottetown, Canada

Kim Mikalson, Jerid Stevenot, Cameron Van Oort, Ramasubramanian Ponnusamy, Janna MacLachlan, Dinesh Krishna... Alina Tassone (March 2018). An international collaboration: Enhancing preparedness to address the mental health concerns of clients with a spinal cord injury. Occupational Therapy Now,20 (2), 24-25.

PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS

Engaging the Public from Sexual and Gender Minority Communities to Co-Develop Research Aug 2023 - Present

Questions about Living with Pain – Advisor

Arthritis Research Canada & University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Workplace Injury Prevention and Psychological Safety Series 2023 – Present Jerid Stevenot Occupational Therapy and Healthcare Consulting, British Columbia, Canada

Our Influence on Pediatric Pain: Occupational Therapy Ending a World of Hurt February 2023

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapist, Canada

OT Approach to Chronic Pain June 2022

BC Children’s Adolescent Health & Medicine Academic, Vancouver BC

The Relationship Between Gender Minority Stress and Health for Transgender 2020 – 2021

and Nonconforming (TGNC) Youth

Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle WA

Paediatric Feeding: An Occupational Therapist Overview and Curriculum Apr 2021

Jerid Stevenot Occupational Therapy and Healthcare Consulting, Vancouver BC

Spinal Cord Injury & Sexuality Amar Seva Sangum Spinal Cord Injury Symposium 2016

Amar Seva Sangum, India

Mental Health Protocol/ Facility Policy: Prevent Suicides Linked to Acquiring a Spinal Cord Injury 2016

Amar Seva Sangum, India

VOLUNTEER

Clinical Mentorship Program Jan 2022 – Present

Jerid Stevenot Occupational Therapy & Healthcare Consulting

International Occupational Therapy Preceptor June 2016 – Oct 2016

Handi – Care Int. + University of Manitoba + McMaster University + Queens University + Amar Seva Sangum

Clinical Professional Recruiter Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

Handi -Care International

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Occupational therapy assessment of functional cognition for employment

Learning Prolonged Exposure for PTSD: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians

Concussion Assessment: An Essential Guide for Occupational Therapists

Recovery Model and Harm Reduction

Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Intervention Approaches

Developing Adaptive Skills Interventions for Children with ASD

Frenotomy is Not Enough

Washington State Feeding Team

Pediatric Cancer Overview and Advanced Oncology

Denver Feeding and Swallowing Conference

Beckman Oral Motor Assessment & Intervention

Applied Behavior Analysis in the Treatment of Mealtime Challenges and Activity of Daily Living Acquisition with a Focus on Autism

University of Washington Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Centre: Complex Wrist Complex

Basic Life Support- American Heart

Assessment and Intervention with the High-Risk Infant in the NICU and During the Transition to Home

Adult Basic and Advanced Orthosis Course

Pediatric Hand Therapy and Orthotic Intervention for Musculoskeletal Conditions

NICU Feeding Workshop & Sequential - Oral – Sensory (SOS), Feeding to Feeding Program

Advanced Application in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training

Handwriting Without Tears

Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing I

Functional Electrical Stimulation

Canadian Stroke Congress

Alpha – Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

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