DSHS WSH Occupational Therapist 1

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for entry-level mental and behavioral health occupational therapists to join our team at Western State Hospital. The position offers a chance to provide occupational therapy and active treatment services to a diverse population of patients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with patients and an interdisciplinary team to discuss treatment goals and implementation, monitors change and progress.
• Evaluates and treats patients with a variety of mental and behavioral health diagnoses to achieve maximum function.
• Affirms and provides treatment using OT evidence-based practice to patients in groups and/or 1:1s as needed.
• Completes cognitive OT assessments as needed.
• Reports clinical data in both written and oral form following policies and procedures.
• Updates treatment plans in a timely manner.
• Maintains service-related records; adheres to documentation expectations.
• Supervises occupational therapy assistant(s).
• Contributes to continuous quality improvement.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Completed an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Successfully completed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
• Licensed to practice OT in Washington State.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with patients who have mental and behavioral health diagnoses.
• Ability to handle stressful and sometimes challenging situations.
• Skill in documentation.
• Ability to comprehend, educate others, and grade treatments according to a patient's strengths and challenges.
• Knowledge of various treatment types and modalities using OT evidence-based practice.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in OT evidence-based practice.

Benefits

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location are eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time opportunities are available.

Benefits

• Transportation assistance through the Orca Card program.
• Additional 5% premium pay for on-site positions.
• Retirement and benefits that support a healthy work-life balance.

Questions?

Please get in touch with Chris Pulley at (360) 725-5810 or via email at Chris.Pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference #00433.