Occupational Therapy Assistant II, CI (Court Involved) **REPOST**

Maryland AG; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland seeks a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant at Springfield Hospital Center, Rehabilitation Services Department, Sykesville, MD. The role delivers direct group or individual therapy to patients with severe mental illness under the supervision of an OT.

The successful candidate collaborates with the treatment team, contributes to patient function re-evaluations, and mentors OT fieldwork students. This is an on-site clinical position in a recovery-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Maryland State Board license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Licensed OTA.
• Candidates may substitute military therapy officer experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy services (group or individual) to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Participate as part of the treatment team and advise on re-evaluations of patient functioning.
• Provide professional guidance for OT fieldwork students (interns).

Skills

Group/individual therapy

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision support

Education

Maryland OTA license

Two years OTA experience

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Introduction

**RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.**

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

• Springfield Hospital Center
• Rehabilitation Services Department
• 6655 Sykesville Road
• Sykesville, MD 21784

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to implement and provide direct services in the form of group or individual therapy to persons with severe and persistent mental illness under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This position will function as a member of the treatment team and make recommendations to the supervising Occupational Therapist regarding re-evaluations of patients’ level of functioning. This position provides professional guidance for Occupational Therapy fieldwork students (interns).

This position supports the mission of the organization through active participation in clinical efforts to provide treatment in a recovery-oriented environment. The foundation of a recovery-oriented environment is respect and a commitment to safety in the least restrictive manner possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:� Determined by the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice under the licensing requirements for Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience: Two years of experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.�
• Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service�experience as a commissioned officer in Therapy Assistant�classifications or Therapy�Assistant�specialty codes in the Occupation Therapy field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Spring Grove Hospital Center, 55 Wade Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21228.
• 2. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.�
• 3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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