Occupational Therapist

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is recruiting for an Occupational Therapist . This position will typically work daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

MMHI is located on the north side of Madison and offers a beautiful campus environment, convenient free parking and an onsite workout facility. MMHI is an inpatient psychiatric facility, with one outpatient program, and is an integral part of the entire Wisconsin mental health service delivery system. Our overall service delivery goal is to provide specialized services in treatment, research, training and consultation.

MMHI is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS .

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package , including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time ; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.25% employer match in 2027 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. You will:

• Design, coordinate, implement, provide, and evaluate rehabilitation service programs to meet the needs of the forensic population.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Conduct program supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
• Serve as a member of the Rehabilitation Services Department.
• Train rehab services therapy students and conduct program evaluation and research.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $42.33 and $46.46 per hour (approximately between $88,000 and $96,600 per year), based on years of licensure, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

This position is classified as an Occupational Therapist and is in pay schedule and range 11/03.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by MMHI or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:

• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
  • Being eligible for licensure means you have completed course work and graduated but may not have taken the certification exam yet, or you're licensed in another state and applying for a Wisconsin license. You must obtain licensure in Wisconsin by the time of appointment.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience providing Occupational Therapy services.
• Experience working with adults with behavior issues or psychiatric needs.

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How To Apply

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Helpful Information:

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.
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• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position.
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs .
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions . For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Shea O'Malley in Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io .

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is October 22nd by 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.