Occupational Therapist

Fulton State Hospital
Job Description

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

 

Occupational Therapist

Pay Rate: $65,887.92-$68,194.08/annually 

Hours of Work: Primarily Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, with flexibility to meet program needs

Why you’ll love this position: 

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, you can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve.

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health, Fulton State Hospital, is seeking full time Occupational Therapist to work in the Nixon Forensic Center in Fulton, MO. The hospital is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has been accredited by The Joint Commissions (TJC) since 1984, and is known for evidence-based treatment and innovative practices.

Benefits:

  • Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation opportunities
  • MOSERS Retirement
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  • 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month when hired, increases with service

 

 

 

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

 

The Occupational Therapist plays a vital role as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team working with clients who have mental health needs and complex histories.  In addition, many clients have trauma histories of their own and corresponding mental illnesses that increase the likelihood of reoffending.  Treatment is focused on learning self-regulation and self-management skills within a respectful and recovery based treatment program.  Responsibilities include:  Completion of assessment and consultation for older adults and other clients with complex medical needs and disabilities. Planning and conducting a variety of groups, case management, attending treatment team meeting, completing required documentation and assessments. 

 

 

Qualifications - All you need for success

 

  • Minimum Occupational Therapist Qualifications:

    Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Missouri.

    Preferred Occupational Therapist Qualifications:

    • Licensure as an Occupational Therapist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.
    • Two or more years of Professional experience conducting planned activities for persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or physical disabilities in one or more of the following areas: physical education, arts, and crafts, health and fitness, art/expressive arts, music, or a closely related area.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

 

 

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

 

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

 

 

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

 

Anne Shiraki, MT-BC

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Anne.Shiraki@dmh.mo.gov

 

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