Occupational Therapist

We invite you to join our professional team! *The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.
* The *Occupational Therapist* will be directed by the Chief Physician and Surgeon in the Central Medical Services Department at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH).
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: * Participate in clinical meetings as requested/assigned.
* Be available to the hospital management and medical staff for Occupational Therapy consultation/recommendations regarding the patient’s assessment, treatment needs and resources, as well as staff development needs for both specific patient needs and general programmatic needs.
* Assist in developing policies and procedures aligning with DSH principles.
Make recommendations for additional assessment tools as clinically indicated.
* Conduct and prepare written Occupational Therapy assessments/evaluations * Knows and understands the proper use of respirators.
* Develop Occupational Therapy treatment plans based on clinical findings.
* Participate in Treatment Planning meetings as appropriate to review each patient’s progress towards treatment goals as well as informal communication with patient’s treatment team as needed for provision of OT services.
* Provide written documentation of patient’s progress with OT treatment.
* Organize, plan and conduct Occupational Therapy treatment individually or in group settings as clinically indicated.
* Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure hospital environment * Coordinate with appropriate departments to ensure the patients who require adaptive equipment is provided with equipment that meet the assessed needs.
*Minimum Qualifications: * Registration with the National Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association or eligibility for such registration.
(Applicants who have completed the academic training required for registration will be admitted to the civil service examination, but they must also have completed the required clinical training before they will be considered eligible for appointment.
) *Potential housing for Permanent/Full-Time Staff:* This if offered to employees who will be starting a permanent, full-time position with us and relocating.
*These are studio and dormitory style housing and based on availability.
* This allows staff to find something more permanent locally.
Housing is on a 5-month temporary lease at a reduced rate (estimated $500/monthly), for confirmed pricing contact the housing coordinator listed on the brochure.
Housing is only for employees; no other persons or pets are allowed.
Located onsite of hospital grounds and withing 5-10 minutes walking distance to front of hospital lobby.
*The hiring process consists of 3 steps: * *1.
Create an account on CalCareers website *Log on to www.
jobs.
ca.
gov *2.
Take and pass the exam on the CCHCS website* https://cchcs.
ca.
gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/Careers/OccupationalTherapist-OS-C.
pdf *3.
Apply for the vacancy on CalCareers* https://www.
calcareers.
ca.
gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.
aspx#kw=atascadero(search for Occupational Therapist vacancy postings) *We offer: * *Competitive salaries* Health, dental and vision insurance *Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave* CALPERS retirement and 401K/457 plan options *Click on the link below to learn more about our area: * https://www.
dsh.
ca.
gov/Atascadero/About\_the\_Area.
html For more information, please contact *the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office at (805) 468-3660.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $7,803.
00 - $9,187.
00 per month Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Role characteristics: * Adults Schedule: * Day shift Work setting: * In-person * Long term care * Rehabilitation center Work Location: In person