Occupational Therapist II Fort Logan

This position is open to only Colorado residents

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

• Person-centered evidence-based care;
• Trauma-informed recovery;
• Multidisciplinary collaboration;
• Diversity and inclusion;
• Strong family and community partnerships.

This position exists to provide services as an Occupational Therapist (OT) through occupational therapy assessment treatment programming and consultation throughout the hospital. Direct care services may be provided through therapeutic group interventions specialized assessments individual interventions and community outings when indicated. OT theories and practices are applied to person-centered treatment including administration of a variety of assessments including functional cognition (e.g. Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model battery) occupational performance and other standardized tools (e.g. KELS Sensory Profile) and non-standardized assessments (e.g. I/ADLs). Treatment planning and implementation as well as consultation and indirect care are performed in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams throughout CMHHIFL. This position is required to regularly document in the behavioral electronic health record (BEHR) for treatment quality assurance and billing purposes. The OT incorporates findings into occupational therapy treatment completes individualized treatment plans provides safe treatment and provides services routinely on weekdays select evenings and possibly weekends (as deemed necessary). This position ensures the maintenance of equipment and supplies and engages in formal quality and performance improvement activities. This position participates in the established Occupational Therapy Internship Program offered at CMHHIFL. Other duties include:

Primary Job Duties

Treatment Implementation:

• Treatment implementation is conducted according to Clinical Services department procedures standards of practice and ethics to ensure treatment quality safety and effectiveness.
• Utilizes hospital-approved low-level and crisis management techniques across teams. Treatment is reviewed changed modified and/or terminated based on patient response to treatment or significant change in the patients functioning.
• May provide group and individual treatment as well as community reintegration sessions and/or outings when clinically indicated throughout the week.

• Treatment teams may refer individuals to the OT for services and/or the OT practitioner may identify individuals in need of such services.
• When appropriate the OT determines the most appropriate assessment measures to utilize develops approved interventions to meet adult inpatient treatment needs and encourages the utilization of occupational therapy concepts in the patients recovery.
• Assessment develops specific treatment interventions to meet individualized treatment needs not addressed by the overall program.
• Collaborates in a multi-disciplinary manner for inclusion in the patients care planning. Treatment goals and objectives are specific measurable attainable relevant and time-specific (SMART).

• As an individual contributor to assessments re-assessments and treatment progress and discharge planning are completed within the BEHR and according to hospital and Clinical Services department policy and procedures CO OT practice act and national standards of practice.
• Documentation must be individualized capture the progress of each individual and be directly linked to specific treatment goals and addition to EHR documentation.
• Contributes to budgeting as indicated to facilitate programming and activity needs.

• Consults hospital-wide for all OT-related patient needs and referrals.
• Consultation is rooted in discipline specific theories frameworks and/or models of practice. Consultative services may lead to direct or indirect care of the patient and as such interventions are created reviewed modified or discontinued.
• Consults with the multidisciplinary team and provides education training and modeling regarding OT related interventions for a group or population (e.g. wheelchair positioning for transfers).
• Consults with hospital-wide colleagues on a variety of client population matters such as occupational performance and the environment (e.g. DME and shower room access). This position may help contribute to coordinating and facilitating hospital-wide activities and training.

• Other duties as assigned include hospital-wide ad hoc activities milieu support etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Current valid Colorado State licensure or certification related to the work assignment
• One (1) year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

No substitutions.

• Must possess and maintain an unencumbered OT license to practice in CO via the CO Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Must obtain a CO OT license before hire.
• Due to the juvenile population served at the MHI facilities incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age

• Graduated from an ACOTE accredited program with a degree in occupational therapy.

• Experienceworking as a licensed Occupational Therapistwith the adult SMI (or SPMI) population in civil and/or forensic inpatient treatment settings.

• Experience with the recovery model and trauma-informed care approaches (preferred).

• Experience working with the adult population of people with mental illness diagnoses and/or other brain disorders (e.g. dementia I/DD history of TBI) who also had co-occurring physical conditions compromising their functional mobility.

• Current or previous State employee

• Incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age

• Motor Vehicle Check if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

• Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License or an non-restricted U.S. Drivers License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

• Out-of-State Drivers License holders must obtain a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of employment start date.

• Travel- May travel to attend training court hearing patients to appointment and other related activities
• 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hires and an Annual influenza vaccination
• Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
• Full Background check - CBI name check and fingerprint check ICON Colorado court database Medicare fraud database Reference Checks (Skill Survey) Professional License verification (licensure requirements) Drug Screen PREA (Division of Youth Services) Trails check (direct contact with children) CAPS (direct contact with adults Mental Health Institutes Regional Centers Veterans Community Living Centers)
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position (3) provide the employee number from the applicants prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use see resume or see attached.

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.

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You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

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• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.

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• About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medicalanddentalhealth plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.

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• Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

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