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.

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
• 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist or has a valid probational certificate issued by the State of Washington to practice occupational therapy

Skills

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

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

Benefits

Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center offers a unique and supportive environment for Occupational Therapists, promoting growth, work-life balance, flexibility, and professional autonomy

Pay

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!

Schedule

Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Legal Requirements

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job.