NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Occupation Therapist (NY HELPS), Washington Height Psychiatric Unit, General Clinical Research Unit, P25995 Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 20 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $72032 to $91381 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours. Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County New York Street Address Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit - Inpatient 1051 Riverside Drive City New York State NY Zip Code 10032 Minimum Qualifications Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit is currently recruiting an Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy treatment services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.Minimum Qualifications: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Senior Occupational Therapist if you are licensed and current registered as an Occupational Therapist in New York.ORCandidates within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Duties Description As an Occupational Therapist, you will work with individuals to achieve the best physical, cognitive, and mental functioning in daily life skills including: Conducting evaluations and assessments to determine individuals’ capabilities and needs in areas of strength, functional mobility, and self-care skills Making recommendations on treatment based on evaluation results Observing and reporting individuals’ progress, response, and behavior Supervising individual and group occupational therapy activities Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance Access to tuition assistance programs Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave NYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required.This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment of $13,000. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 212-795-0786 Email Address hrnyspi@nyspi.comumbia.edu Address Street Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit 1051 Riverside Drive City New York State NY Zip Code 10032 Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/Employment/docs/employment-application.pdfThe Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
