State of Indiana
Location
Richmond, IN | United States
Job description
Occupational Therapist
Date Posted: Mar 8, 2024
Requisition ID: 438191
Location:
Richmond, IN, US, 47374
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About the Richmond State Hospital:
Richmond State Hospital is about the people we serve and the community relationships we have developed dating back to 1890. Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction. As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment. We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin and ability to pay for services. We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service.
Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psycho-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities. Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups. RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.
Salary Information:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $62,218.00 . Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
About the Job:
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and providse direct consultative occupational therapy services to patients with motor disabilities.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Serve as senior occupational therapist or treatment team leader within a unit.
Schedule and evaluate patients to provide direct and/or consultative occupational therapy that address Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives.
Assess, document, and report patient progress to guardians quarterly.
Recommend future service, goals, and objectives.
Direct individual and group therapy activities in accordance with individual treatment plans.
Conduct in-service training for direct care staff on occupational therapy subjects.
Adapt special occupation therapy devices (i.e., splints, sitting support, dressing, or eating utensils) to develop the skills of individual patients
The job profle is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Current Indiana Occupational Therapist License
Specialized knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices and techniques and the ability to apply them to actual treatment.
Extensive knowlege of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology and the effetcs of therapeutic excercises.
Effective communciation skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness program (offers premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards)
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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