Occupational Therapist-Oregon State Hospital-Junction City

State of Oregon • Junction City, OR

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Occupational Therapist-Oregon State Hospital-Junction City Campus The Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), provides patient-centered psychiatric treatment for adults with mental illness from throughout the state. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. Employees play an essential role in achieving the hospital's vision to be a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety and supports recovery for all. This position exists within the Treatment Services Department and assists with providing health service needs with a culturally diverse population. The Treatment Services Program includes Rehabilitation Services, Spiritual Care, Vocational Programming, Educational Programming, and Treatment Malls which receive clinical supervision by OSH’s Chief Medical Officer. What You Will Do The Occupational Therapist provides therapy services that include assessment, treatment, program planning, evaluation and implementation, related documentation, consultation and discharge recommendations. The occupational therapist assists the patients to achieve their highest level of functioning in daily living skills and performance patterns. This increases their success for discharge from the hospital and continued success in community living. Assessment: Complete assessments in relation to program needs, within timelines and in accordance with OSH, Treatment Services, professional standards and accrediting agencies. Administer standardized tests, screens, evaluations and interviews according to standardized or recommended techniques, national association standards and OSH policies and protocols. Compile data into comprehensive report that includes strengths, area in need of treatment, person-centered goals, strength-based treatment and recommendations based on the referral need and request. Program Design: Develop an overall treatment service plan for the unit within the discipline scope of services according to Treatment Services and OSH guidelines. Develop and write program plans for each group and treatment service, based on identified patient’s strengths and needs according to Treatment Services and OSH guidelines. Demonstrate creativity and skill in developing a treatment plan that recognizes and builds on the strengths of each patient. Involve the patient in the planning and goal setting of the individualized treatment plan. Program Implementation: Meet Treatment Services standards for direct service, including community-oriented services and weekend /evening programming. Carry out treatment programs based on program plans and selects appropriate modalities to meet treatment goals and evaluate effectiveness. Reassess, modify and adapt treatment and treatment plans based on strength-based approach with patient. Provide treatment related to transitioning patients successfully to the community in collaboration with the treatment team and treatment mall. Participate as a member of the treatment team to represent the patient’s strengths and needs and as a representative of Treatment Services, in a professional manner. Demonstrate collaboration and cooperation by accessing discipline expertise when providing treatment in cooperation with treatment team members, staff and families/caregivers For a full review of the position description, please Occupational Therapist If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Requirements

• Completion of an occupational therapy educational program which is recognized by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
• Possession of a valid Occupational Therapist License or other valid authorization issued by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
• To be hired, you must have a criminal and driving records check, along with a drug screen that meets OHA/OSH criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
• All positions in OHA require a Criminal Background Check and an Abuse/Neglect Check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Mental Health or Behavioral Health Treatment and Rehabilitation
• Experience with a variety of OT based assessments
• Experience providing community based or community reintegration based interventions
• Experience working as a member of a clinical interdisciplinary team
• Experience documenting in an electronic health records system

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments in relation to program needs, within timelines and in accordance with OSH, Treatment Services, professional standards and accrediting agencies.
• Administer standardized tests, screens, evaluations and interviews according to standardized or recommended techniques, national association standards and OSH policies and protocols.
• Compile data into comprehensive report that includes strengths, area in need of treatment, person-centered goals, strength-based treatment and recommendations based on the referral need and request.
• Develop an overall treatment service plan for the unit within the discipline scope of services according to Treatment Services and OSH guidelines.
• Develop and write program plans for each group and treatment service, based on identified patient’s strengths and needs according to Treatment Services and OSH guidelines.
• Demonstrate creativity and skill in developing a treatment plan that recognizes and builds on the strengths of each patient.
• Involve the patient in the planning and goal setting of the individualized treatment plan.
• Meet Treatment Services standards for direct service, including community-oriented services and weekend /evening programming.
• Carry out treatment programs based on program plans and selects appropriate modalities to meet treatment goals and evaluate effectiveness.
• Reassess, modify and adapt treatment and treatment plans based on strength-based approach with patient.
• Provide treatment related to transitioning patients successfully to the community in collaboration with the treatment team and treatment mall.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team to represent the patient’s strengths and needs and as a representative of Treatment Services, in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate collaboration and cooperation by accessing discipline expertise when providing treatment in cooperation with treatment team members, staff and families/caregivers

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed