Occupational Therapist II (Anticipated Vacancy)Bangor , Maine , United States | Occupational Therapy | Full-time Apply by: Jan. 10, 2025 Apply with Linkedin ApplyOpening Date: December 26, 2024Closing Date: January 10, 2025Job Class Code: 4122 Grade: 24 Salary: $27.45 - $39.54/hr.This is inclusive of a $2.00 retention stipend and a .60/hr. institutional stipendJob duties:DESCRIPTION : This is professional services work in conducting an occupational therapy (OT) program at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center for the inpatient units. Responsibilities include developing, planning, and supervising the instruction of patients in various therapeutic activities as part of a multi-disciplinary active treatment program. In collaboration with other professional personnel, develops, plans, and administers specific treatments adapted to the assessed need of individual patients. Clinical supervision is exercised over program areas and paraprofessional staff as assigned. Work is performed under limited supervision. REPRESENTATIVE TASKS :
Ability to assess and analyze patient performance, values, life goals and functional abilities in order to identify needs and recommend treatement discharge services.
Implements individualized patient program in group and individual sessions in order to provide meaningful activity and develop effective treatment programs.
Demonstrates key OT concepts within the OT scope of practice in order to provide education, consultation and support patients, staff, medical providers and natural supports to enhance patient outcomes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a license to pratice Occupational Therapy as determined and issued by the Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.Maintenance of NBCOT certification preferred.Agency information:Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ddpc) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create.The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.APPLICATION INFORMATION:For additional information about this position please contact Rebecca Bennett at 207-561-5431 or emailrebecca.bennett@maine.gov.To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at theresa.m.peppard@maine.gov.Benefits of working for the State of Maine:No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/workplace-posters) .
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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