DSHS Fircrest Occupational Therapist 3

About the role

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)'s Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking an Occupational Therapist 3 to join the team at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center. Located in Shoreline, Washington, this facility is surrounded by 88 acres of quiet natural beauty, yet easily accessible by car or public transportation. We welcome you to join our community of dedicated professionals. We offer competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and long-term career opportunities. This is a highly rewarding opportunity in which you will have a direct impact on the people around you, and they will be grateful for the support that you provide to them!

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and therapy services to address sensory-motor control, range of motion, and activities of daily living (within a designated caseload)
• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and assist in developing Individual Habilitation Plans (IHP) for each client in your caseload
• Develop and implement occupational therapy (OT) training programs based on OT assessments
• Absess and/or order adaptive equipment/mechanical supports such as splints and eating aids

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification
• Three years of professional therapy experience. OR Equivalent education and experience

Qualifications

Effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public
Work in a team environment and support individuals with intellectual disabilities, assist with new skill acquisition, maintain skills, and focus on client choice and quality of life
Set measurable short- and long-term therapy treatment goals for individuals
Develop, observe, and monitor client dining programs
Plan and develop effective teaching/habilitation/individualized strategies
Communicate with nonverbal clients
Collect and record data as indicated
Prepare clear, concise reports, assessments, evaluations, programs, and recommendations
Prioritize work assignments to meet timelines and/or changing priorities
Lead or co-lead therapeutic activity groups
Operate equipment and tools used in therapy programs

Skills

None specified

Benefits

Competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and long-term career opportunities

Pay

Competitive pay with a 5% premium for employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County

Schedule

Full-time schedule