Occupational Therapist I (Broughton Hospital)

Occupational Therapist I (Broughton Hospital)

Join our team of compassionate and caring professionals! We assist individuals in creating opportunities to recover from mental illness and substance use disorders by instilling hope, facilitating choice, promoting healing, and supporting their personal journeys of wellness.

Broughton Hospital is currently recruiting for Occupational Therapist. The primary purpose of this position is to provide provision of occupational therapy services for patients at Broughton Hospital in order to assist them in attaining and maintaining their highest practical level of physical, cognitive and emotional well-being. Service includes formal and informal evaluations, development of care plan goals and guidelines, and provision of in-services and training of direct care staff and other team members. This position provides direct assessment, technical assistance, consultation, and training to patients, guardians, professionals, and paraprofessionals. The Occupational Therapist is also responsible for overseeing the occupational therapy services delivered on her/his behalf by any occupational therapy assistant(s), adaptive equipment specialist, and/or student(s).

Work Schedule: This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

1st shift - Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and may vary to meet patient care needs. Please note: Selected applicants will be required to work Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week for the duration of new employee orientation and training.

Salary Grade MH17

Recruitment Range $64,211.00 - $105,949.00

Position: 60045079

Exam Plan: 25-10171

• Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State

Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the "Work Experience" section of your NC State application form. Any information listed under the text resume section; Additional Information or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess the following:

• Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of North Carolina.
• Must have a foundational knowledge of occupational therapy.

Management preferences candidates with the following:

• Have a foundational knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and treatment of persons who have physical and cognitive challenges.
• Possess effective written communication, oral communication, computer, and organizational skills for

documentation and case management purposes.

• Possess effective interpersonal skills to work within the interdisciplinary team process and be able to communicate effectively with management, peers, care providers and students.
• Experience working with people with mental health is preferred but not required.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

• Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of North Carolina.

About the Facility:

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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