Occupational Therapy Intern - Caro Center

Occupational Therapy Intern - Caro Center

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Occupational Therapy Intern - Caro Center

Location

Caro, MI

Job Type

Internship - Non Paid

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

4301-21-OTIntern

Department

Health and Human Services - Caro Center

Opening Date

09/11/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

*Accepting applications for the Fall 2025 & winter 2026 semesters! *

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

Location:

Caro Center

2000 Chambers Rd, Caro, MI 48723

Must be willing to intern 10-20 hours a week

Intern Summary

The occupational therapy intern will conduct occupational therapy assessments, identify treatment goals/interventions, administer treatment, and document patient response to treatment and progress related to occupational therapy interventions. The occupational therapy intern will participate in the planning, coordinating, and implementation of occupational therapy related therapeutic groups and/or individual treatment as defined in each patient’s Individual Plan of Service (IPOS).

Responsibilities:

Occupational therapy intern duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducting occupational therapy assessments in accordance with established clinical standards.

• Developing individualized occupational therapy interventions based upon assessed patient need.

• Planning and conducting occupational therapy groups for patients as part of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program as indicated by patient need.

• Providing training to staff and patients on safe and appropriate usage of occupational therapy related equipment.

• Participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team for the assigned unit(s) in relevant aspects of the Person-Centered Planning process.

• Documenting progress on the various treatment modalities as indicated by departmental guidelines and/or hospital policy.

• Completing documentation for occupational therapy sessions and weekly/monthly progress notes.

• Completing documentation for each group and individual therapy session and weekly/monthly progress notes.

Required Education and Experience

At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled pursuing your bachelors degree or higher in one of the below areas of study:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field; and enrolled in an occupational therapy master’s degree program.

Alternate Education and Experience

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Must be actively enrolled in a college and university.

• Must have achieved at least a bachelor's degree and meet the qualifications of the learning institution, and preferentially, are enrolled in a Master's program.

• The academic major must be consistent with the area of which the student is seeking an internship (Occupational Therapy)

• Must provide a copy of respective academic institution’s Internship Agreement outlining internship objectives and academic instructor’s name and telephone learning institution, and preferentially, are enrolled in a graduate program.

• Must have satisfactory criminal history and protective services background check.

• Must possess a valid & unrestricted driver’s license.

Additional Requirements and Information

For questions regarding this internship, please contact Samantha Ruhl View email address on click.appcast.io.

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator ( for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.

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Are you currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program pursuing one of the following?: Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Child Development, Human Resources

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• No

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Current Academic Institution:

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Major/Minor Field:

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Expected Graduation Date:

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Faculty Advisor Name:

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Faculty Advisor Contact Information (Email & Phone):

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Can you intern between 20-40 hours per week?

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Has your field coordinator reviewed your application?

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I authorize and understand that a background and reference check will be conducted and am willing to send a copy of my driver's license and social security card if selected.

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• No

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Please enter your driver's license or identification number.

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Have you ever been convicted of misdemeanor?

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If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

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• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please list all convictions and dates of offenses. If you answered No, please enter N/A.

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As a State of Michigan intern, I agree to follow all departmental and state policies. This is my acknowledgment.

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• No

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To receive academic credit through my college/university, I understand that it is my responsibility to coordinate the process. This is my acknowledgement.

• Yes

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I understand this is a non-paid internship.

• Yes

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*** Do you have the ability to work from home, including home internet service? OR Are you willing to purchase home internet service if hired?

• Yes

• No

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Health and Human Services - Caro Center

Address

Office of Human Resources

2000 Chambers Rd. Caro, MI. 48723

Caro, Michigan, 48723

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