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Job Class: Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

This position was previously announced on 04/04/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/04/2024

• Closing Date : 05/20/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm; One night a week 11:30am - 8:00pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday, One Saturday every six weeks

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range:

• Occupational Therapist Senior: $32.71 - $48.51/hourly; $68,298 - $101,289/annually

• Occupational Therapist: $29.47 - $43.51/hourly; $61,533 - $90,849/annually

• Job Class Option : Mental Health Practitioner

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Telework Eligible : No

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Candidates may be eligible for hiring bonus up to $2,500!

The Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking a talented, mission driven, person-centered Occupational Therapist to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others. CARE specializes in providing residential treatment services for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. All services are person-centered, building on the individual‘s interests and capacity for growth, leading to a lifelong process of recovery. Don‘t miss this excellent opportunity to be part of a great team!

Job duties include:

• Working collaboratively with the rehabilitation director and other CARE occupational therapists to bring evidence-based, innovative occupational therapy services to the program. Environment offers limitless possibilities, including designing a sensory room, use of secure outdoor courtyard, and indoor gym space.

• Plans and implements occupational therapy interventions based on the assessment, evaluation, client goals, current best practice and clinical reasoning.Services will focus on specialized interventions that build skills and motivation for recovery and relapse prevention. Examples include: use of music, drumming, yoga, art, sensory strategies, animal assisted interventions, and more.

• Team support to help staff adapt to individual needs and modify the environment to enhance learning and client engagement in treatment.

• Documentation of all occupational therapy services provided is completed per policy & procedure.

• Evaluates the functional abilities and occupational participation of clients using a variety of standardized and non-standardized tests.

This position is being announced at both the Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Senior levels. The final classification will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state of Minnesota; OR be currently licensed to practice occupational therapy in another state and must obtain licensure in Minnesota prior to appointment.

In addition, you must satisfy one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Occupational Therapist:

• Have Bachelor‘s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program;

Occupational Therapist Senior:

• Have a Bachelor‘s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program; AND

• At least 18 months of professional, post-licensure occupational therapy experience

OR

• Have Master‘s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program;

• At least 6 months of professional, post-licensure occupational therapy experience

Preferred Qualifications

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.