Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Organization: Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare Agency Contact Name and Information: View email address on click.appcast.io

Work Location: Summit Behavioral Healthcare 1101 Summit Road Cincinnati 45237-2621

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati Compensation: $24.88 - $31.47

Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Classified Indicator: Classified Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Therapy/Therapeutical Services Technical Skills: Communications, Advocacy Professional Skills: Adaptability, Critical Thinking

Agency Overview: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Who We Are: At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Job Description

What You'll Do At DBH This position is primarily going to be providing care in the treatment mall however it may be temporarily transitioned to a unit-based position. Assists in implementing, planning and delivering group/individual occupational therapy based on standards of care Provide assessment and treatment to patients with psychosocial dysfunctions, problems with aging, physical disabilities, substance abuse & other conditions interfering with daily living Collaborate with the treatment team and patients to follow agreed upon treatment plan Participate in developing methodologies, policies and procedures for implementation of occupational therapy program in conjunction with OT Director Conduct interviews with patients, gather information and history of patients through information obtained in the interview and chart reviews This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 29 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are 1st shift 8:30am-5pm with a Sunday rotation every 5-6 weeks. This position is located within our 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code. - Or limited permit pursuant to Section 4755.07, to persons who have satisfied requirements of Divisions (A) to (C) of Section 4755.06. Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.