DSHS ESH Occupational Therapist 2

About the role

Eastern State Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist 2 to join our team in Medical Lake, WA. This role focuses on helping adults with serious mental health needs regain skills for everyday life through therapy programs tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Creatively develop occupation-based group interventions applicable to clients’ needs and institutional goals
• Evaluate and assess patients to determine their current level of occupational performance
• Determine rehabilitation potential, evaluate clients’ needs, and plan treatment programs
• Create treatment goals, objectives, and interventions appropriate to age, abilities, and projected occupational roles
• Collaborate with patients, treatment teams, and other practitioners in the establishment of a treatment plan
• Implement treatment, modify as needed, and provide follow-up
• Instruct and direct Certified OT Assistants on clinical issues
• Document patient response to interventions
• Communicate with patients, staff, significant others, and community members

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Successfully completed the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination
• An active license by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist to practice occupational therapy
• At least 18 months of professional occupational therapy experience

Qualifications

• Professionals with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
• Work effectively with people diagnosed with chronic and/or acute mental illness and polysubstance use
• Stay calm and professional while working with patients displaying difficult behaviors, including during volatile situations
• Safely de-escalate patients in crisis using proven therapeutic techniques
• Apply mental illness recovery principles to guide treatment planning and patient engagement
• Notice and interpret changes in patient behavior and abilities to inform care
• Share information clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and staff
• Use electronic health records and other technology to document care and track progress

Skills

• Ability to assess abilities and create treatment plans
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of mental illness recovery principles
• Experience working with diverse populations

Benefits

The position offers opportunities performed on-site at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. The schedule is Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with Saturday-Sunday off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD. The additional 5% premium pay applies to positions performing on-site at least three days a week.

Schedule

Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with Saturday-Sunday off.

Additional Information

Interested? Apply today! Questions about this opportunity? Please contact DSHS Recruiter and reference 00667.