Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 67644 - 100668
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:51929
Opening Date: 12/29/2025
Closing Date: 01/12/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 29900
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5637 - $8389 per month ($67644 - $100668 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Alton Mental Health Center (AMHC) is hiring an Occupational Therapist to function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team in preparing implementing and evaluating treatment plans for an assigned case load of forensic patients who have been adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) or Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) and whose lifestyle has been affected by psycho-social dysfunctions developmental disabilities physical disease processes and/or congenital defects; provides treatment guidance and instruction to patients in individual and group settings in successfully developing various skills needed to optimally function in the patients least restrictive environment.
Essential Functions
- Functions as a staff Occupational Therapist as clinically indicated.
- Provides guidance consultation instructional supervision and/or training to non-occupational therapy staff volunteers and students on methods and strategies for enhancing the patients ability to function within a given environment.
- Documents evaluations in the medical record.
- Develops occupational therapy plan of treatment to include long-range and short-range goals methods to achieve goals anticipated outcomes and the projected amounts frequency and duration of services needed to meet the goals.
- Communicates and consults with staff and students of all clinical disciplines regarding patient status treatment strategies outcomes and implications for discharge planning.
- Assists in selecting and developing materials for students and staff of other disciplines participating in the rehabilitation process of patients life skills and role performance.
- Participates in Department of Human Services (DHS) and Alton Mental Health Center mandatory training as directed and/or scheduled.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a bachelors degree in occupational therapy from a recognized school.
- Requires licensure by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as an Occupational Therapist.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Requires the ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training within the probationary period.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain patients to prevent injury to patient or others.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Rehab
Headquarter Location:4500 College Ave Alton Illinois 62002
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Alton Mental Health Center
Rehabilitation Services Forensic
Work County:Madison
Posting Group:Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
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- Computer Literacy
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