Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Description and Duties

SENIOR OCCUPATIONALTHERAPIST

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy services (POST) under Medical Ancillary Services is looking to fill a vacant Senior Occupational Therapist position. The SOT in conjunction with the Chief of Primary Care and/or the Chief Physician and Surgeon plans the operations and supervises the personnel of the occupational therapy program as well as perform occupational therapy work.

The SOT is also responsible to train technical therapist and non-technical assistants, assigns, supervises and evaluates their work and takes or recommends appropriate action with respect to their work performance. Oversees POST therapy evaluations and treatment provision, leads and participates in team discussions and meetings, oversees the ordering and care of adaptive equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registration with the National Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association or eligibility for such registration and One year of supervised staff experience in occupational therapy.

This is a TAU appointment. The selected candidate will be expected to pass the Senior Occupational Therapist examination once available. Upon successful completion of the exam, the candidate will then transition to permanent status.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, "SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST JC#485662 in the "Job Title(s)" section of the application.
• Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-485662

Position #(s):

...-001

Working Title:

Senior Occupational Therapist - MEDICAL ANCILLARY SERVICES - POST

Classification:

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

$8,842.00 - $10,413.00 U

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

9 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website:

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Registered with National Registry AOTA License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registration with the National Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association or eligibility for such registration and One year of supervised staff experience in occupational therapy.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/1/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Attn: Diana Prasad

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Exams and Hiring Unit - Diana Prasad

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov.

• Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions
• Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Comp
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Legal Services Insurance
• Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave
• Flex Elect Reimbursement Program
• Wellness & Recognition
• Alternate Work Schedules
• Transit Pass Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leadership Training
• Mentoring Program

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:

Diana Prasad

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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Stephan Saunders

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.