DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 3

Job Location:

ADOBE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL/CLINICAL SERVICES

2800 WEST PINNACLE PEAK ROAD

PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85027 

Posting Details:

Salary: $43,981.00-$61,591.00-79,200.00* 

*SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to work, under the direction and leadership of the Clinical Director of Psychological Services. This position will provide occupational therapy treatment and services to patients with physical and/or emotional handicaps based upon Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections and American Occupational Therapy Association established standards of care for juveniles. The Occupational Therapist will oversee the operations of therapeutic crisis interventions such as: The Sensory Integration (SI), documents patient goals, progress, treatment plans, changes in treatment, discharge summaries and will participate as an interdisciplinary treatment team member.

Job Duties:

-Oversee and manage treatment program development, delivery and monitor progress
-Evaluates with physicians, other disciplines, and higher level therapists, the neurophysiologic and psychosocial needs of individuals and adapts the various techniques of occupational therapy to meet these needs
-Conducts therapy with individuals and groups in accordance with treatment plans and specific methodologies and techniques
-Attends client meetings; participates in discussions and problem solving processes. Participates in establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly and therapeutic work environment
-Maintains appropriate clinical and administrative records regarding diagnosis, treatment, and summary of client progress
-Conducts and participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff
-Designs and constructs adaptive, assistive, and supportive equipment for use of clients to improve behavioral management, support juvenile’s transition from correctional setting to the community setting
-Chooses treatment modalities for their ability to produce predetermined goals such as increased sensory motor integration and/or increased awareness of, and ability to cope with, one’s surroundings and interpersonal relationships
-Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
-Effective juvenile practices and behavior modification techniques
-Federal and State laws regarding the treatment of juveniles
-Scope of occupational therapy and its relationship to other health care professions
-Practices and techniques of occupational therapy

Skill in:
-Communicate verbally and in writing
-Designing and adapting therapeutic programs
-Evaluate client’s needs and plan therapeutic treatment programs
-Applying occupational therapy techniques
-Apply the principles and practices of work leadership and management

Ability to:
-Learn and apply Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections’ policies and procedures
-Work in a correctional environment
-Collaborate with government personnel and multi disciplinary teams

Selective Preference(s):

-The ideal candidate shall possess a Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

REQUIRED: Must have the ability to maintain an Arizona State License to practice Occupational Therapy and/or a Temporary License to practice.

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