Occupational Therapy Assistant - Correctional Health Services

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' needs and administers therapy to preserve and improve abilities for independent function.
• Behaviors management skills, social skills, distress tolerance, medication adherence, sensory self-regulation and activities of daily living.
• Coordinates program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
• Performs occupational assessments of patients and/or residents; refers patients requiring further evaluation or treatment to a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, therapist, physician, psychiatrist or other health care professional.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to help clients mobilize inner capacities and resources to improve social functioning.
• Documents client/patient progress and revises treatment plans as required; completes administrative paperwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Strong interpersonal boundaries and the ability to set these boundaries with clients.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in work related documents.

About The Role

Location – 1480 N 8000 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Agency

For more information on Correctional Health Services, please visit our website .

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.