Occupational Therapist 9-P11

State of Michigan; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services in Westland, MI is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitative and habilitation services. The role focuses on applying OT principles to develop functional skills and independence for patients.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, OT registration in Michigan, and professional experience ranging from OT9 to OT11 levels. Training occurs at designated facilities; location is Westland, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy is required.
• Registration as an OT with Michigan is required.
• One to two years of professional experience in rehab/habilitation at OT9–OT11 level.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative and habilitation programming using OT principles.
• Assess patient needs and select therapeutic tasks to promote daily living skills.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic rehabilitation

Occupational therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Job Description

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. (Download PDF reader)

To provide rehabilitative and habilitation programming using the principles and practices of the Occupational Therapy profession in the development and enhancement of function skills and abilities. Based on the assessment of patient needs, the therapist utilizes a variety of therapeutically oriented tasks and activities to promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary in the performance of various life tasks.

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.

All staff with start dates on or after 08/17/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined.

Required Education And Experience

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.

Alternate Education And Experience

Additional Requirements and Information

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

View the entire job specification at: Occupational Therapist 9-P11

View the position description at: Occupational Therapist 9-P11

The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications 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.

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

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.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA Coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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