DSHS WSH Occupational Therapist 1
DSHS WSH Occupational Therapist 1
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We have exciting opportunities for entrylevel mental and behavioral health occupational therapists (OTs) to join our team atWestern State Hospital. This is an ideal opportunity for OTs to expand their experience in providing occupational therapy and active treatment services to a population of patients with complex needs. Youll thrive and work to create new approaches for treatment.
Fulltime opportunities are available. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed onsite at this work location are eligible for an additional 5 premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what youll do- Collaborates with patients and an interdisciplinary team to discuss treatment goals and implementation monitors change and progress.
- Evaluates and treats patients with a variety of mental and behavioral health diagnoses to achieve maximum function.
- Assesses and provides treatment using OT evidencebased practice to patients in groups and/or 1:1s as needed.
- Completes cognitive OT assessments as needed.
- Reports clinical data in both written and oral form following policies and procedures.
- Updates treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Maintains servicerelated records; adheres to documentation expectations.
- Supervises occupational therapy assistant(s).
- Contributes to continuous quality improvement.
- Performs related duties as required.
What were looking for
- Desire to work with patients who have mental and behavioral healthdiagnoses.
- Ability to handle stressful and sometimes challenging situations.
- Skill in documentation.
- Ability to comprehend educateothers and grade treatments according to a patients strengths and challenges.
- Knowledge of various treatment types and modalities using OT evidencebased practice.
Who should apply
Professionals who have completed an accredited occupational therapy program and who successfully completed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination and are licensed to practice OT in Washington State. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.- Uniquely were not for profit and not driven by production allowing our OTs the ability to focus on developing treatment approaches that emphasize patient care.
- Clinical autonomy and encouragement from leadership inspire our OTs to be creative and innovative in developing treatment and intervention strategies.
- Experience a variety oftherapeutic areas where you can excel including cognitive evaluations and psychosocial group and individual treatment.
- Team collaboration among OT practitioners (OTPs) and a variety of healthcare professionals supports an environment of continuous growth and professional development.
- Rapport and treatment built by our OTPs for patients that are impactful and meaningful.
- Youll quickly appreciate the sense of community and the interactionwith staff and patients.
- Retirement and benefits are idealstart a longterm career that supports a healthy worklife balance.
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.
Questions Please get in touch withor by phone atand reference #00181
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
