DSHS Fircrest Occupational Therapist 3

Occupational Therapist 3

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. We welcome you to join our community of dedicated professionals. We offer competitive benefits, on-the-job training, meaningful work, and long-term career opportunities.

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!

Please note that, as this opportunity is available in King County, employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County will receive a 5% premium pay calculated from their base salary. Some of what you will do:

The Occupational Therapist 3 will be primarily responsible for providing occupational therapy services for individuals with intellectual disabilities as a professional member of an interdisciplinary team. Occupational Therapist 3 responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing 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
• Assess and/or order adaptive equipment/mechanical supports such as splints and eating aids

What we're looking for:

• 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
• 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

Who should apply?

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification
• Three years of professional therapy experience.

OR

• Equivalent education and experience

Legal Requirements:

• 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

Completed applications will include:

• Current chronological resume
• A Cover letter
• Three or more professional references with current contact information

Questions? Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io and reference #03614.

The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

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. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 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. 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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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