Occupational Therapist (Adult Services) - Utah State Hospital

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Provo, UT

4d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will join the Adult Services OT team at Utah State Hospital in Provo, Utah, providing occupational therapy to adults in an inpatient mental health setting. The role focuses on helping patients build confidence and independence and reconnect with meaningful daily activities. The therapist conducts assessments and designs individual and group interventions that address functional barriers related to mental illness, support patients’ treatment goals, and improve quality of life. The therapist works collaboratively with other OT staff and an interdisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive care and support patients in carrying skills into their daily routines. New graduates are welcome to apply. This is a full-time, on-site position. Applicants must pass a criminal history check and drug test.

Requirements

Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Utah licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or ability to obtain it.
Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Must pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Ability to assess and treat physical, cognitive, sensory, or social limitations that affect participation in daily activities.
Experience with group interventions and evidence-supported practice.
Effective communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, initiative, and self-direction, including the ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and follow through on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient needs and provide individualized occupational therapy to improve participation and independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), life skills, functional cognition, social and coping skills, and sensory modulation.
Plan and lead individual and group sessions using purposeful activities tailored to each patient's interests, abilities, and treatment goals.
Document and communicate patient progress and response to treatment.
Collaborate with OT team members and interdisciplinary care professionals to coordinate care and support carryover of skills into daily routines.
Conduct assessments and design therapeutic interventions that address functional barriers caused by mental illness.
Support patients in developing life skills, functional cognition, social skills, emotional regulation, and sensory modulation strategies.

Benefits

Full benefits package, including multiple medical plan options and an opt-out cash benefit.
Dental and vision plan options.
Annual and sick leave accrual, with rates increasing with state longevity.
12 paid holidays per year.
10% employer contribution to a Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II), with pension/401(k) hybrid or defined contribution plan options.
Access to a UTA bus pass.
On-site cafeteria with meals, snacks, and drinks available for purchase.
Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.
Access to comfort rooms on campus and other mental wellness benefits.
Job stability, career growth opportunities, meaningful work, and a supportive work environment.