Occupational Therapist
Pay Rate: $66,079.44/annually
Hours of Work: Primarily Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with flexibility to meet program needs
The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health, Fulton State Hospital, is seeking full time
Occupational Therapist to work in the Nixon Forensic Center in Fulton, MO. The hospital is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has been accredited by The Joint Commissions (TJC) since 1984, and is known for evidence-based treatment and innovative practices.
The Occupational Therapist plays a vital role as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team working with clients who have mental health needs and complex histories. In addition, many clients have trauma histories of their own and corresponding mental illnesses that increase the likelihood of reoffending. Treatment is focused on learning self-regulation and self-management skills within a respectful and recovery based treatment program. Responsibilities include: Completion of assessment and consultation for older adults and other clients with complex medical needs and disabilities. Planning and conducting a variety of groups, case management, attending treatment team meeting, completing required documentation and assessments.
Minimum Occupational Therapist Qualifications: Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Missouri.
Preferred Occupational Therapist Qualifications: Licensure as an Occupational Therapist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.
Two or more years of Professional experience conducting planned activities for persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or physical disabilities in one or more of the following areas: physical education, arts, and crafts, health and fitness, art/expressive arts, music, or a closely related area.
Benefits:
- Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Deferred Compensation opportunities
- MOSERS Retirement
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month when hired, increases with service
If interested, please contact: Anne Shiraki, MT-BC, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Anne.Shiraki@dmh.mo.gov .
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-12
