Occupational Therapist- FSH

Position

Occupational Therapist

Fulton, MO (Nixon Forensic Center, Fulton State Hospital)

$65,887.92–$68,194.08 annually

Primarily Monday – Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with flexibility to meet program needs.

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, you can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve.

• Affordable health, vision, dental insurance
• Deferred compensation opportunities
• MOSERS retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month when hired, increases with service

The Occupational Therapist plays a vital role as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team working with clients who have mental health needs and complex histories. Many clients have trauma histories of their own and corresponding mental illnesses that increase the likelihood of re‑offending.

Responsibilities include:

• Completion of assessment and consultation for older adults and other clients with complex medical needs and disabilities
• Planning and conducting a variety of groups, case management, attending treatment team meetings
• Completing required documentation and assessments

• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Missouri

• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System
• Two or more years of professional experience conducting planned activities for persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or physical disabilities in one or more of the following areas: physical education, arts and crafts, health and fitness, art/expressive arts, music, or a closely related area

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

Anne Shiraki, MT‑BC
Director of Rehabilitation Services
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Shiraki.gov

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Government Administration