Occupational Therapy Director-Utah State Hospital

State of Utah; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan (URS)

On-site cafeteria

Paid leave

Job summary

The Utah State Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapy Director to lead a multidisciplinary team in Provo, Utah. This full-time, on-site position focuses on supervising staff, coordinating clinical programs, and ensuring high-quality patient care across services.

Ideal candidates hold a Utah OT license and have experience supervising personnel, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with other health professionals to improve outcomes for patients with mental illness

Qualifications

• Must hold an OT license in Utah.
• Experience supervising staff and students.
• Ability to develop treatment plans and coordinate with providers.

Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinate personnel including hiring, workload determination, training and evaluating performance.
• Ensures supervision and training for FWII students and volunteers.
• Evaluates patients and administers therapy to preserve and improve independence in daily living activities.
• Plans and manages projects/programs and documents plans or findings.
• Documents treatment plans and progress; maintains compliance with federal requirements.
• Coordinates activities with private providers and other government entities.
• Performs assessments and provides direct patient care in clinical settings.
• Updates progress and revises treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

Program management

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Utah

Job description

Ready to lead? Join a multidisciplinary team where your clinical expertise meets impactful leadership as our Occupational Therapy Director at The Utah State Hospital.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline – 9/18/2026*

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day Responsibilities Of This Position

• Supervises subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Ensure appropriate supervision and training occur for FWII students and volunteers.
• Evaluates patients' needs and administers therapy to preserve and improve abilities for independent function, such as range of motion, strength, tolerance, coordination, behavioral management skills, social skills, and activities of daily living.
• Plans and manages projects and/or programs. Writes (or discusses) project/program plan(s), recommendation(s) and/or finding(s).
• Writes, implements, and provides documentation of individual client's treatment; maintains records to comply with federal requirements and writes reports indicative of progress or regression.
• Coordinates program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
• Performs physical assessments of patients and/or residents; refers patients requiring further evaluation or treatment to a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician or other health care professional.
• Provides direct patient care in the clinical setting including: assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of patients; determines the degree of disabilities of the patients.
• Documents client/patient progress and revises treatment plans as required; completes administrative paperwork.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to help clients mobilize inner capacities and resources to improve social functioning.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Licensure as Occupational Therapist in the State of Utah.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Assess physical, mental, social or economic needs.
• Organize information in a clear and concise manner.
• Information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s).
• Agency and/or organizational program(s)
• Supervise others by assigning/directing work; conducting employee evaluations, staff training and development, taking appropriate disciplinary/corrective actions, making hiring/termination recommendations, etc.

About The Role

Occupational Therapy practitioners work with patients throughout the lifespan in identifying functional barriers associated with challenges of mental illness and support in development of improved capacities to manage symptoms through occupational engagement. 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.

Location

1300 East Center Street

Provo, Utah, 84606

United States

Background Check Required

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required

No

Schedule Code

AX - Employees in supervisory positions

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.

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

The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.

For more detailed information about the Utah State Hospital, our treatment programs and philosophy.

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 de-escalation 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.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.