Occupational Therapist Supervisor - Therapist IV

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Occupational Therapist Supervisor - Therapist IV

Salary

$98,000.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IIB 03770 05/13/2024

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OBH - CMHIP

Opening Date

05/23/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo 1600 W 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Stephanie Karle - stephanie.karle@state.co.us

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) provides comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluation and treatment by a multidisciplinary treatment team. This include: 24 hour nursing care and assessment: psychiatric intervention and evaluation; psychological services; psycho-social services; occupational therapy. educational and vocational rehabilitation services and recreation therapy. Patients are admitted from throughout the state from correctional, state mental health systems, and other community facilities for long and short term treatment under court authority, as well as transfers from within CMHHIP. Legal statuses of patients include 27-65 Civil commitments (M-1, M-3, Short and Long Term certifications) Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse and Mentally Ill); Developmental Disability/Mentally Ill; Incompetent to Proceed (ITP); Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Impaired Mental Condition (NGRI or NGR-IMC); court ordered evaluations for Sanity, Sex Offender issues, Competency; and Correctional transfers from Department of Corrections. CMHHIP provides psychiatric services for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

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Description of Job

Job Description

The Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) provides a full range of OT services, including standardized and specialized assessment, skilled observation, progress evaluation, treatment planning, and therapy services as ordered by physicians and/or medical practitioners.

This position will oversee and provide Occupational Therapy services including evaluation and individual/group treatment and to support the goals of the Occupational Therapy department in alignment with the mission and vision of CMHHIP.

As the Occupational Therapist Supervisor you can expect to:

• Provide direct patient therapy to restore physical and mental life functions, and mitigate the disabling effects of injury, disease and medical or surgical treatments

• Interview clients and review histories, test client and interpret results, assess client pathologies and rehabilitative potential, develop rehabilitation and/or treatment plans, provide treatment using a variety of techniques, assess treatment results, and prepare records and reports on patient progress

• Documents the initial Occupational Therapy assessment and provides the Occupational Therapy plan of care to the treatment team and the COTA. Response is required on the 405 form with the assessment attached

• Completes monthly or yearly reassessments updating the progress and Occupational Therapy portion of the plan of care

• Provides direct patient care in groups or individualized treatment sessions

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to OT staff providing OT specific treatment. Responsibilities include monthly clinical supervision, reviewing competency, reviewing treatment provided, and reviewing of documentation/billing completed by the COTAs

• Councils and provides employees with supervision, feedback, advice and training

• Provides employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes

• Maintains security and teaches safety and emergency procedures within the Occupational Therapy clinic

• Conducts performance plan, review and appraisal meetings, conducts departmental orientation to newly hired employees, approves leave requests and other duties requiring supervisory input and/or authorization. Provides documentation to support recommended corrective and disciplinary actions, signs performance plans, reviews and evaluations and resolves informal grievances. Position starts the hiring process, interviews applicants, and recommends hire, promotion, or transfer

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current, valid Colorado State licensure as a licensed Occupational Therapist.

AND

• Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

Substitutions:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Previous or current mental health experience

• Current or previous supervisory experience

• Familiarity with various evaluation and screening tools

Special Qualifications:

• Must maintain certification through NBCOT. Must be able to write and speak effectively documenting findings and maintain accurate records. Interacts directly with patients, some of whom are considered highly dangerous. Responsibilities include taking patients from a secured area to less secure area for treatment, which may involve physical control. Must have the ability to comprehend, teach and execute Occupational therapy programs to patients, staff and family members. Must demonstrate ability to work well and effectively communicate with other team members

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges

• This position must possess and maintain licensure through the State of Colorado as a licensed Occupational Therapist

• Valid Colorado Driver's License

• Travel: Position requires travel for trainings, meetings and to transport patients in a state vehicle.

• This position will be paid biweekly.

• Must successfully pass a TB (tuberculosis) Test.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

Need help with your application? Click here.

The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)

For additional recruiting questions, please contact stephanie.karle@state.co.us (joel.drahos@state.co.us)

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

  *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

  information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

  Our Values:

  We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

  Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

  We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

  Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

  We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

  Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

  ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

  THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

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THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH Hospital in PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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