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Occupational Therapist III Lead, CI

Recruitment #26-004837-0001

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GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position is the lead level of work providing occupational therapy treatments to mentally ill, aged, physically ill or physically disabled patients, or developmentally disabled clients/patients of State inpatient, residential or vocational rehabilitation treatment facilities or community-based programs in clinics, schools or home settings. This position will assign, review and approve the work of and train Occupational Therapists. This position does not supervise. This position receives general supervision from an Occupational Therapist Supervisor or other licensed healthcare professional. This position may be assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts which may include holidays and weekends. This position may be subject to call-in and overtime.

This position is required to observe infection control precautions and may be required to lift and move clients/ patients and equipment. This position may be required to physically restrain patients/ clients displaying violent and aggressive behavior. This position evaluated using the classification job evaluation methodology. The use of this method involves comparing assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work Sections of a class specification. This position is differentiated from Occupational Therapist II in that this position assigns, reviews and approves the work of and trains lower-level Occupational Therapists while the Occupational Therapist II performs the full range of duties and responsibilities in a State inpatient, residential or vocational rehabilitation treatment facility or community-based program under general supervision. This position is differentiated from the Occupational Therapist III Advanced in that the Occupational Therapist III Advanced functions as the sole occupational therapist responsible for providing all occupational therapy services in a State facility or local Health Department. This position is differentiated from the Occupational Therapist Supervisor in that the Occupational Therapist Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for lower-level Occupational Therapists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Determined by the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice under the licensing requirements for Occupational Therapists.

Experience: Three years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Notes: 
1. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy for two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Therapy classifications or Therapy specialty codes in the Occupation Therapy field of work  on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Experience administering and documenting specialized occupational therapy assessments (e.g., functional skills, sensory regulation, physical disabilities) while safely engaging high-risk patients in a secure forensic environment using de-escalation and therapeutic boundaries 
  • Experience leading a clinical team within a psychiatric setting, specifically by resolving conflict, fostering team cohesion, accountability, and designing evidence-based, structured OT programs 
  • Experience supervising OT interns and junior staff, including providing clinical feedback and ensuring fidelity to psychiatric practices and documentation standards

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as an Occupational Therapist from the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, Spring Grove Hospital Center, 55 Wade Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21228.

2. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.



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