Occupational Therapy Assistant- Utah State Hospital
About The Position
Nestled up against the beautiful Wasatch mountains of Utah County, this sprawling 300 acre campus is home to multiple units specializing in the mental healthcare of psychiatric patients. Ranging from pediatric to geriatric-aged patients, the Occupational Therapy Assistant will be able to work with a variety of patients to ensure proper therapeutic treatment is administered. Staff use standardized assessments of cognition, sensory processing and modulation, and functional performance in addition to task analysis to inform treatment plans and provide social skills, sensory coping, and life skills training according to needs and level of functioning of the individual served. The shift is Monday through Friday--No Weekends Required!
Requirements
- Must possess certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association and Licensure from the Utah Occupational Therapy License Board.
Nice To Haves
- Have experience working with psychiatric patients in a healthcare setting.
- Possess great communication and organizational skills.
- Have a desire to effect positive change in individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient needs and capacities in collaboration with Occupational therapist.
- Plan and facilitate group and individual treatment to improve life, social, and coping skills performance.
- Effectively document and communicate patient progress and response to treatment.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team of psychiatrists, medical doctors, nurses, and social workers to ensure optimal patient care.
- On the job training for all experience levels.
- A variety of treatment and assessment opportunities.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
- Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
- Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
- Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
- Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
- Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.
- Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
