OT Therapist III

About the role

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley at 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401. The hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. Western State Hospital is seeking an OT Therapist III to plan and deliver occupational therapy treatment utilizing comprehensive and specialized approaches and provide clinical guidance to rehabilitative staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation
• Address and document performance issues as they occur
• Provide 18–20 hours of patient contact per week in OT programs and assessments
• Complete documentation according to facility and department guidelines satisfying JCAHO and HCFA standards
• Provide assigned affiliating occupational therapy students with schedules, assignments, and supervision
• Assist in design and implementation of new programs and assessments as needed

Qualifications

• Graduation from a program in occupational therapy accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, as specified by Virginia Code 54.1-2956.3
• Certification by the Board of Medicine to practice occupational therapy
• Certification by the National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapy as an occupational therapist registered (OTR); or eligibility for these (must be obtained within 6 months from hire date)
• Extensive experience as a staff occupational therapist
• Bilingual ability
• Veteran or veteran spouse status

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Family/personal time
• Retirement with cash match

Pay

Hiring range: $87,000 to $110,000 (Pay Band 5).

Schedule

18–20 hours of patient contact per week.

Contact: Samantha Leep, 540-332-8306, samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov