Occup Therapist Senior

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/10/2026
• Closing Date: 10/29/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics
• Division/Unit:
  Forensics / Forensics Rehab Services
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Forensic Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment. The team has an opportunity for you to join us as an Occupational Therapist. We seek applicants with a positive attitude and strong work ethic, who are ready to share our dedication to the people we serve.

• Assess the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social functions of the individual, identify areas of dysfunction and involve the individual in the structured program of activity to overcome disability.
• Intervention areas include but are not limited to activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs, sensory‑motor skills, psychosocial skills, cognitive skills, and physical disabilities.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, as well as documenting patient progress toward treatment goals.

To qualify, applicants must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state of Minnesota; OR be currently licensed to practice occupational therapy in another state and must obtain licensure in Minnesota prior to appointment.

In addition, you must satisfy the following combinations of education and experience:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program; AND
• At least 18 months of professional, post‑licensure occupational therapy experience

OR

• Have Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program; AND
• At least 6 months of professional, post‑licensure occupational therapy experience

OR

• Have a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• Previous experience working with individuals with mental illness or behavioral health conditions
• Training and knowledge of trauma informed care principles

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job‑related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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