COTA 2: Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health

State of Minnesota; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 76,457,000 - 97,913,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota, Direct Care and Treatment, Willmar, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2 to join the CABHH Willmar team providing rehabilitation and residential services for youth with behavioral health needs.

Day shift 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evenings; requires MN OT assistant license or eligibility, and one of two education/experience pathways. A $2,500 hiring incentive may apply; support for growth and ongoing training is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Minnesota or eligible to obtain licensure prior to appointment.
• Two pathways: (1) Associate’s Degree + 18+ months post-licensure experience, or (2) Associate’s Degree + Certified OT Assistant + 6 months post-licensure experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead groups and individual skill-building for referred patients to manage psychiatric and substance use symptoms.
• Implement activities considering age, culture, cognitive and adaptive levels, and post-discharge community services.
• Observe progress and report on interventions.

Skills

OT License

Post-licensure experience

Education

Associate’sDegree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

State of Minnesota, Direct Care and Treatment, Willmar, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2 to join the CABHH Willmar team providing rehabilitation and residential services for youth with behavioral health needs.

Day shift 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evenings; requires MN OT assistant license or eligibility, and one of two education/experience pathways. A $2,500 hiring incentive may apply; support for growth and ongoing training is offered.