Occupational Therapy Assistant - Part Time

Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to mental health and addiction services, where you will play a crucial role in supporting adults in their journey towards independent living. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will implement therapeutic techniques and collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance clients' skills in a supportive environment. This part-time role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• Experience in therapeutic services and behavioral health is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in developing independent living and social skills.
• Implement personal and behavior plans for assigned consumers.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to develop individualized service plans.

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Behavioral Health

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Emotional Intelligence

Listening

Organizing and Planning

Situational Awareness

Verbal Communication

Education

Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License

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What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:

• Assist in implementing & planning of standard occupational therapy treatments, techniques & activities to increase the necessary skills to cope with daily living.
• Provides treatment to patients on one on one or in group settings, provide input in conjunction with treatment team members (e.g., psychology; social worker; case manager) to develop treatment goals & objectives; participates in treatment team meetings
• Assist with preparing patients for independent community living to include motor skills, anger management, stress management, provides community resources for peer support & recovery, refer patients to local count agencies for employment, schooling, training, socialization &/or mental health service
• Conducts interviews with clients, gather information & history of client through information obtained in interviews & chart reviews of occupational therapy assessments, discuss patients’ performance & progress in occupational therapy groups &/or one-on-one interventions.
• Collaborates with treatment team members to develop individual patient programs, progress notes, weekly &/or monthly updates, maintain patient logs & records of interventions, completes & compiles written & verbal reports (e.g., weekly, monthly, progress, incidental, forensic, confidential chart review) for treatment teams, patients, service providers & families.
• Complete forms & discharge documentation related to occupational therapy treatments & services, organize funds utilized for snacks, unit parties & activities to include shopping for food & supplies; fills out purchase orders for unit supplies & materials for group activities; attends workshops, seminars & in-service education programs & special events; oversees activities of occupational student interns.
  

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

This position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop essential independent living and social skills. The staff member will work directly with assigned consumers, implementing personal and behavior plans and helping with skills such as hygiene, medication management, food preparation, budgeting, and social interactions. The role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment, de-escalating crises, modeling professional behavior, and transporting consumers to appointments as necessary. Staff will work closely with team members to develop individualized service plans, document progress, and maintain the facility’s cleanliness, contributing to a structured and supportive community. Additional duties include:

• Assist in implementing & planning of standard occupational therapy treatments, techniques & activities to increase the necessary skills to cope with daily living.
• Provides treatment to patients on one on one or in group settings, provide input in conjunction with treatment team members (e.g., psychology; social worker; case manager) to develop treatment goals & objectives; participates in treatment team meetings
• Assist with preparing patients for independent community living to include motor skills, anger management, stress management, provides community resources for peer support & recovery, refer patients to local count agencies for employment, schooling, training, socialization &/or mental health service
• Conducts interviews with clients, gather information & history of client through information obtained in interviews & chart reviews of occupational therapy assessments, discuss patients’ performance & progress in occupational therapy groups &/or one-on-one interventions.
• Collaborates with treatment team members to develop individual patient programs, progress notes, weekly &/or monthly updates, maintain patient logs & records of interventions, completes & compiles written & verbal reports (e.g., weekly, monthly, progress, incidental, forensic, confidential chart review) for treatment teams, patients, service providers & families.
• Complete forms & discharge documentation related to occupational therapy treatments & services, organize funds utilized for snacks, unit parties & activities to include shopping for food & supplies; fills out purchase orders for unit supplies & materials for group activities; attends workshops, seminars & in-service education programs & special events; oversees activities of occupational student interns.
  

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #29 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Part Time, variable schedule. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

• $23.12 per hour with the first increase in 180 days to $23.79
• Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service
• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment
  
  

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov/

• Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
  
  

Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code.

• Or limited permit pursuant to Section 4755.07, to persons who have satisfied requirements of Divisions (A) to (C) of Section 4755.06.
  
  

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Appalachia Behav - Athens

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens

Compensation

$23.12

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

Variable

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Communications, Professional, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Organizing and Planning, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency
  
  

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

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