DSHS ESH Occupational Therapy Assistant 2

DSHS Occupational Therapy Assistant 2

We have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant 2 at Eastern State Hospital to join our team providing therapeutic treatment services at Eastern State Hospital.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant on the Adult Psychiatric Services Unit, you will work with and learn from other talented professionals as you provide active treatment services to patients with behavioral health issues.

At Eastern State Hospital, you'll enjoy a variety of perks that make each day rewarding:

• One of the biggest perks unique about Eastern is the time and autonomy for developing approaches to treatment and patient care.
• Collaboration amongst the dedicated therapy team and the variety of other medical professionals creates an environment for teaching, continuous growth, and professional development.
• Encouragement to be creative and innovative in developing course content as well as intervention strategies.
• The rapport and treatment that you'll build with our patients is long term, impactful and meaningful. You'll quickly appreciate the sense of community and the interaction you have with staff and patients.
• The retirement and benefits are ideal for a long-term career and support to live a healthy work-life balance.

Who should apply?

Graduate of an approved educational program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants

• AND, Successful completion of the American Occupational Therapy Association's Occupational Therapy Assistant certification examination

• AND, Current Washington State license, or license eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

• AND, 18 months experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant 1 or equivalent.

• AND, Physical ability to move patients and equipment.

Note: Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Some of what you'll do:

• Plan and implement activity programs to meet identified needs of patients

• Assist in the development of plans and treatment goals for individuals and groups

• Recommend interventions and plan treatment programs to meet those needs

• Collect data for screening, evaluation, and re-evaluation

• Model pro-social behaviors and manage patients' maladaptive behaviors while ensuring safety and security

• Administer and score routine and criterion-referenced tests

• Document patients' response to treatment

• Communicate to others in a clear and effective manner

We are looking for someone who has:

• In-depth working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics

• Experience in intervening and de-escalating crisis/dangerous situations

• Knowledge of behavioral health issues and recovery principles

• Ability to work as a team member and to resolve personal conflicts in a calm, non-threatening manner

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, peers, patients, and the public

• Demonstrate proficient operation of Computer, copy machine, and patient lifting equipment.

Interested? Along with your completed online application, please attach:

1. A current resume
2. Cover Letter

Questions? Please contact ... and reference 03721.

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