Occupational Therapy Assistant- Utah State Hospital

State of Utah; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

UTA Bus Pass

On-site Cafeteria

Disc Golf Course

Comfort rooms

Job summary

State of Utah in Provo is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the Utah State Hospital’s psychiatric rehabilitation on a full-time basis. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, delivering group and individual therapy, and documenting patient progress during a Monday–Friday in-office schedule on site.

Required: AOTA certification and Utah OT licensure; psychiatric patient experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold AOTA certification and Utah OT license.
• Experience with psychiatric patients is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs and capacities in collaboration with Occupational therapist.
• Plan and facilitate group and individual treatment to improve life, social, and coping skills performance.
• Effectively document and communicate patient progress and response to treatment.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team of psychiatrists, medical doctors, nurses, and social workers to ensure optimal patient care.
• On the job training for all experience levels.
• A variety of treatment and assessment opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

AOTA Certification

Utah OT License

Job description

Build a career with a view. Join our dedicated team in Provo and help the Utah State Hospital provide world-class psychiatric rehabilitation as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $23.10 - $38.15 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs and capacities in collaboration with Occupational therapist.
• Plan and facilitate group and individual treatment to improve life, social, and coping skills performance.
• Effectively document and communicate patient progress and response to treatment.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team of psychiatrists, medical doctors, nurses, and social workers to ensure optimal patient care.
• On the job training for all experience levels.
• A variety of treatment and assessment opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Must possess certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association and Licensure from the Utah Occupational Therapy License Board.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience working with psychiatric patients in a healthcare setting.
• Possess great communication and organizational skills.
• Have a desire to effect positive change in individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges.

About The Role

Nestled up against the beautiful Wasatch mountains of Utah County, this sprawling 300 acre campus is home to multiple units specializing in the mental healthcare of psychiatric patients. Ranging from pediatric to geriatric-aged patients, the Occupational Therapy Assistant will be able to work with a variety of patients to ensure proper therapeutic treatment is administered. Staff use standardized assessments of cognition, sensory processing and modulation, and functional performance in addition to task analysis to inform treatment plans and provide social skills, sensory coping, and life skills training according to needs and level of functioning of the individual served.

The shift is Monday through Friday--No Weekends Required!

Location

1300 East Center Street
Provo, Utah, 84603
United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a mission-driven environment. You will be a valued member of a team dedicated to supporting one of Utah's most important healthcare institutions. In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Utah provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

• Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
• Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator, please visit the main state benefits page .

Additional Benefits

• Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
• Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
• Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.
• Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.

The Agency

We are a mission-driven, state-of-the‑art inpatient psychiatric facility, fully accredited by the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital’s environment and treatment programs.

Our beautiful campus is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, conveniently close to several Universities, great housing options in wonderful neighborhoods, and all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer.

For more information about the Utah State Hospital, our philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse our website .

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].

Supplemental Information

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Utah State Hospital provides comprehensive violence prevention and deescalation training for all employees during orientation. Ongoing training is provided to prioritize staff and patient safety.
• Division of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. Tobacco or E-cigarette use is NOT allowed on campus.
• Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre‑employment and routine background checks.
• This continuous recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies when they become available at the Utah State Hospital.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.