Occupational Therapist Senior ​/ Occupational Therapist

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* Working Title:

Occupational Therapist Senior / Occupational Therapist*
* ** Job Class:
Occupational Therapist Senior / Occupational Therapist*
* ** Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment*
* ** This posting was previously announced on 04/21/2026. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply.*
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** Job ** : 91577

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** Location** :
Willmar

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/10/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/27/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

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** Division/Unit** :
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CABHS Willmar Prof

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm and occasional evenings

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday with occasional weekends and holidays

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:*
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** Occupational Therapist Senior:**   $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,307 / annually

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** Occupational Therapist:**  $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* 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.

**** This position may be eligible for relocation expenses and a hiring incentive of up to $2500! ***
* ** This posting may be used to fill multiple full-time, day shift positions*
* _This posting is being announced at both the Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Senior levels. The final classification will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate._

Our Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital (CABHH) in Willmar, MN is seeking a talented, mission driven, person-centered Occupational Therapist to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others. We provide mental health services for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-18) with serious behavioral and emotional conditions.

** Job duties include:*
* + Working collaboratively with the rehabilitation director and other CABHH occupational therapists to bring evidence-based, innovative occupational therapy services to the program. Environment offers limitless possibilities, including use of a designated sensory room, use of secure outdoor courtyards, and indoor gross motor activity space.

+ Plans and implements occupational therapy interventions based on the assessment, evaluation, client goals, current best practice and clinical reasoning.

Services will focus on specialized interventions that build skills and motivation for recovery and relapse prevention. Examples include use of music, drumming, yoga, art, sensory strategies, animal assisted interventions, and more.

+ Team support to help staff adapt to individual needs and modify the environment to enhance learning and client engagement in treatment.

+ Documentation of all occupational therapy services provided is completed per policy & procedure.

+ Evaluates the functional abilities and occupational participation of clients using a variety of standardized and non-standardized tests.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* 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 one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Occupational Therapist:

+ Have Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program;

Occupational Therapist Senior:

+ Have a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program; AND

+ At least 18 months of professional, post-licensure occupational therapy experience

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+ Have Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program;

+ At least 6 months of professional, post-licensure occupational therapy experience

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

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience working with children and adolescents in an inpatient or residential mental health setting.

+ Advanced training or certification in sensory…