Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Full Time (250005FZ)

Occupational Therapist - Full Time

(250005FZ)

Organization: Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: ...

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Work Location: Appalachia Behav - Athens 100 Hospital Drive Athens 45701

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens

Compensation: $34.96

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 40

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Behavioral Health

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Motivating Others, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS Values:

Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)

Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)

Value Driven

Innovative (Yes Before No)

Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

Job Description

What you'll do at OhioMHAS:

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility's cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:

Participates directly in Occupational Therapy (O.T.) treatment program by conducting assessments & development of treatment plans: obtains pertinent data from written records, interviews with patients & others to obtain required data; performs assessments using established procedures; formulates goals & treatment plans for remediation of deficits; reassesses treatment goals & treatment plans to reflect changes in patient performance; observes & reports patient performance verbally &/or in writing using established departmental procedures; provides therapeutic educational groups and ensures that patients attend groups as assigned.

Uses knowledge & skill of various occupational treatment techniques to consult with patients, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and other health care professionals: provides COTA with technical advice for the treatment of specific disabilities, provides examples of technique and equipment or instruction in the fabrication or methods; provides consultation in preparation of treatment plans & procedures for treatment & in making program evaluations & assessment of goals; makes treatment related recommendations to physicians or other personnel; attends treatment program planning meetings as apply to specific patient programs; observes departmental/hospital rules & procedures; adheres to standard safety practices for self & staff & patients; demonstrates personal & professional code of ethics; participates in developing policies & procedures.

Performs miscellaneous related duties: requisitions supplies & equipment; keeps routine records; maintains (e.g., cleans, oils, etc.) O.T. equipment; checks & monitors safety & infection control procedures; attends & participates in mandated in services; attends staff meetings, etc.

Continuously and proactively assesses environmental situations, organization policies and procedures, and staff, patient and visitor behavior for situations that could pose risks to patients, staff, or visitors, and reports them appropriately.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit, with a pay range of 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. This position is located within Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information:

Starting rate is $34.96 per hour

Must be able to complete a 2-week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation

May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior

Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapist License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at ... or ....

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.