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Occupational Therapist E (9-P11) - Center for Forensic Psychiatry

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.

This position functions as an Occupational Therapist assessing functional skills by using task related functions to assess and develop specific treatment options for each patient, using knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy.  Therapeutic programs are based on identified individualized patient needs.  The Occupational Therapist works with other Rehabilitation Services staff to provide a variety of therapeutic activity programs. The Occupational Therapist is primarily scheduled to work on treatment units, and, at times, the centralized program area called Main Street.  The Occupational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team and is a treatment team member for their assigned unit.

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AVAILABLE

VARIOUS SHIFTS AVAILABLE

AFTERNOONS (Sunday - Thursday):  Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm and Monday - Thursday, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

AFTERNOONS (Tuesday - Saturday):  Tuesday - Friday, 12:00pm - 8:30pm and Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm

There is potential for a work schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts per week after completing orientation, upon manager approval. 

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To be considered for this position you must:
 

  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) OR SubClass Code (if applicable).
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions

Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.

Experience

Occupational Therapist 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Occupational Therapist 10
One year of professional experience providing therapeutic rehabilitation or habilitation services equivalent to an Occupational Therapist 9.

Occupational Therapist P11
Two years of professional experience providing therapeutic rehabilitation or habilitation services equivalent to an Occupational Therapist, including one year equivalent to an Occupational Therapist 10.

Qualifications


 

* Registration as an occupational therapist by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
 
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
 
For questions about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference this job posting number in subject line.
 
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Date Posted
01/15/2025
Job Reference
3920-25-CFP-061-FILL
Organization
Health and Human Services - Forensic Center
Location
Saline, MI 48909
Category
Physical/Occupational Therapy
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