State of Colorado
Occupational Therapist Supervisor - Therapist IV
State of Colorado, Pueblo, Colorado, United States, 81004
Occupational Therapist Supervisor - Therapist IV
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Occupational Therapist Supervisor - Therapist IV
Salary
$98,000.00 Annually
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIB 03770 05/13/2024
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIP
Opening Date
05/23/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo 1600 W 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Justin.Icenhower@state.co.u
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) provides comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluation and treatment by a multidisciplinary treatment team. This include: 24 hour nursing care and assessment: psychiatric intervention and evaluation; psychological services; psycho-social services; occupational therapy. educational and vocational rehabilitation services and recreation therapy. Patients are admitted from throughout the state from correctional, state mental health systems, and other community facilities for long and short term treatment under court authority, as well as transfers from within CMHHIP. Legal statuses of patients include 27-65 Civil commitments (M-1, M-3, Short and Long Term certifications) Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse and Mentally Ill); Developmental Disability/Mentally Ill; Incompetent to Proceed (ITP); Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Impaired Mental Condition (NGRI or NGR-IMC); court ordered evaluations for Sanity, Sex Offender issues, Competency; and Correctional transfers from Department of Corrections. CMHHIP provides psychiatric services for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
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Description of Job
Job Description
The Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) provides a full range of OT services, including standardized and specialized assessment, skilled observation, progress evaluation, treatment planning, and therapy services as ordered by physicians and/or medical practitioners.
This position will oversee and provide Occupational Therapy services including evaluation and individual/group treatment and to support the goals of the Occupational Therapy department in alignment with the mission and vision of CMHHIP.
As the Occupational Therapist Supervisor you can expect to:
Provide direct patient therapy to restore physical and mental life functions, and mitigate the disabling effects of injury, disease and medical or surgical treatments
Interview clients and review histories, test client and interpret results, assess client pathologies and rehabilitative potential, develop rehabilitation and/or treatment plans, provide treatment using a variety of techniques, assess treatment results, and prepare records and reports on patient progress
Documents the initial Occupational Therapy assessment and provides the Occupational Therapy plan of care to the treatment team and the COTA. Response is required on the 405 form with the assessment attached
Completes monthly or yearly reassessments updating the progress and Occupational Therapy portion of the plan of care
Provides direct patient care in groups or individualized treatment sessions
Provide clinical and administrative supervision to OT staff providing OT specific treatment. Responsibilities include monthly clinical supervision, reviewing competency, reviewing treatment provided, and reviewing of documentation/billing completed by the COTAs
Councils and provides employees with supervision, feedback, advice and training
Provides employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
Maintains security and teaches safety and emergency procedures within the Occupational Therapy clinic
Conducts performance plan, review and appraisal meetings, conducts departmental orientation to newly hired employees, approves leave requests and other duties requiring supervisory input and/or authorization. Provides documentation to support recommended corrective and disciplinary actions, signs performance plans, reviews and evaluations and resolves informal grievances. Position starts the hiring process, interviews applicants, and recommends hire, promotion, or transfer
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience
Current, valid Colorado State licensure or certification related to the work assignment
Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work
assigned to the position
No Substitutions
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Previous or current mental health experience
Current or previous supervisory experience
Familiarity with various evaluation and screening tools
Special Qualifications:
Must maintain certification through NBCOT. Must be able to write and speak effectively documenting findings and maintain accurate records. Interacts directly with patients, some of whom are considered highly dangerous. Responsibilities include taking patients from a secured area to less secure area for treatment, which may involve physical control. Must have the ability to comprehend, teach and execute Occupational therapy programs to patients, staff and family members. Must demonstrate ability to work well and effectively communicate with other team members
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges
This position must possess and maintain licensure through the State of Colorado as a licensed Occupational Therapist
Valid Colorado Driver's License
Travel: Position requires travel for trainings, meetings and to transport patients in a state vehicle.
This position will be paid biweekly.
Must successfully pass a TB (tuberculosis) Test.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
Need help with your application? Click here.
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contactjustin.icenhower@state.co (justin.isenhower@state.co) .us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH Hospital in PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
This information is available to me and I have read this information.
I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
02
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.
Yes
No
03
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
04
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
05
Do you hold a current, valid Occupational Therapist Licensure with the State of Colorado?
Yes
No
06
Please describe in detail your supervisory experience and where this experience is listed on your application.
07
What are the main skill sets that you thing you would bring to this job?
08
What tools/skills do you use to ensure effective program and time management?
09
Please describe in detail your experience using evaluation and screening tools and where this experience is listed on your application.
Required Question
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Occupational Therapist Supervisor - Therapist IV
Salary
$98,000.00 Annually
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIB 03770 05/13/2024
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIP
Opening Date
05/23/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo 1600 W 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Justin.Icenhower@state.co.u
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) provides comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluation and treatment by a multidisciplinary treatment team. This include: 24 hour nursing care and assessment: psychiatric intervention and evaluation; psychological services; psycho-social services; occupational therapy. educational and vocational rehabilitation services and recreation therapy. Patients are admitted from throughout the state from correctional, state mental health systems, and other community facilities for long and short term treatment under court authority, as well as transfers from within CMHHIP. Legal statuses of patients include 27-65 Civil commitments (M-1, M-3, Short and Long Term certifications) Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse and Mentally Ill); Developmental Disability/Mentally Ill; Incompetent to Proceed (ITP); Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Impaired Mental Condition (NGRI or NGR-IMC); court ordered evaluations for Sanity, Sex Offender issues, Competency; and Correctional transfers from Department of Corrections. CMHHIP provides psychiatric services for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
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CDHSCareers
Description of Job
Job Description
The Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) provides a full range of OT services, including standardized and specialized assessment, skilled observation, progress evaluation, treatment planning, and therapy services as ordered by physicians and/or medical practitioners.
This position will oversee and provide Occupational Therapy services including evaluation and individual/group treatment and to support the goals of the Occupational Therapy department in alignment with the mission and vision of CMHHIP.
As the Occupational Therapist Supervisor you can expect to:
Provide direct patient therapy to restore physical and mental life functions, and mitigate the disabling effects of injury, disease and medical or surgical treatments
Interview clients and review histories, test client and interpret results, assess client pathologies and rehabilitative potential, develop rehabilitation and/or treatment plans, provide treatment using a variety of techniques, assess treatment results, and prepare records and reports on patient progress
Documents the initial Occupational Therapy assessment and provides the Occupational Therapy plan of care to the treatment team and the COTA. Response is required on the 405 form with the assessment attached
Completes monthly or yearly reassessments updating the progress and Occupational Therapy portion of the plan of care
Provides direct patient care in groups or individualized treatment sessions
Provide clinical and administrative supervision to OT staff providing OT specific treatment. Responsibilities include monthly clinical supervision, reviewing competency, reviewing treatment provided, and reviewing of documentation/billing completed by the COTAs
Councils and provides employees with supervision, feedback, advice and training
Provides employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
Maintains security and teaches safety and emergency procedures within the Occupational Therapy clinic
Conducts performance plan, review and appraisal meetings, conducts departmental orientation to newly hired employees, approves leave requests and other duties requiring supervisory input and/or authorization. Provides documentation to support recommended corrective and disciplinary actions, signs performance plans, reviews and evaluations and resolves informal grievances. Position starts the hiring process, interviews applicants, and recommends hire, promotion, or transfer
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience
Current, valid Colorado State licensure or certification related to the work assignment
Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work
assigned to the position
No Substitutions
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Previous or current mental health experience
Current or previous supervisory experience
Familiarity with various evaluation and screening tools
Special Qualifications:
Must maintain certification through NBCOT. Must be able to write and speak effectively documenting findings and maintain accurate records. Interacts directly with patients, some of whom are considered highly dangerous. Responsibilities include taking patients from a secured area to less secure area for treatment, which may involve physical control. Must have the ability to comprehend, teach and execute Occupational therapy programs to patients, staff and family members. Must demonstrate ability to work well and effectively communicate with other team members
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges
This position must possess and maintain licensure through the State of Colorado as a licensed Occupational Therapist
Valid Colorado Driver's License
Travel: Position requires travel for trainings, meetings and to transport patients in a state vehicle.
This position will be paid biweekly.
Must successfully pass a TB (tuberculosis) Test.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
Need help with your application? Click here.
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contactjustin.icenhower@state.co (justin.isenhower@state.co) .us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH Hospital in PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
This information is available to me and I have read this information.
I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
02
Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.
Yes
No
03
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
04
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
05
Do you hold a current, valid Occupational Therapist Licensure with the State of Colorado?
Yes
No
06
Please describe in detail your supervisory experience and where this experience is listed on your application.
07
What are the main skill sets that you thing you would bring to this job?
08
What tools/skills do you use to ensure effective program and time management?
09
Please describe in detail your experience using evaluation and screening tools and where this experience is listed on your application.
Required Question
Agency
State of Colorado
Address
See the full announcement by clicking
the "Printer" icon located above the job title
Location varies by announcement, Colorado, --
Website
https://careers.colorado.gov/
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email