Occupational Therapist Senior

Occupational Therapist Senior

Job Class: Occupational Therapist Senior

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID: 96517

Location: Alexandria

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

Division/Unit: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Alexandria Clinical 1

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift; 8:00am-4:30pm; 1 shift 10am-6:30pm/week

Days of Work: Monday - Friday and every 6th Saturday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

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

FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement, and a hiring incentive of up to $2500!

Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria is seeking a talented Occupational Therapist to join our team. CBHH is a small inpatient psychiatric facility that provides rapid assessment and stabilization for adults experiencing acute mental health symptoms. The length of stay is usually less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episodes.

Job duties include:

• Perform ongoing assessment and evaluation of treatment needs for patients with a variety of complex mental health concerns.
• Determine patient functional abilities through administration of Living Skill Evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, as well as documenting patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Intervention areas may include: activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs, education, vocation, recreation/leisure, cognition, and social participation through individual and/or group therapy.

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:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program; AND at least 18 months of professional, post-licensure occupational therapy experience
• Have Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program; AND at least 6 months of professional, post-licensure occupational therapy experience
• Have a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with individuals with mental illness or behavioral health conditions
• Training and knowledge of trauma informed care principles

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 Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate what assistance is needed.