Occupational Therapy Assistant II, CI (Court Involved) **REPOST**

Introduction

**RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.**\r\n

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

Springfield Hospital Center\r\nRehabilitation Services Department\r\n6655 Sykesville Road\r\nSykesville, MD 21784\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to implement and provide direct services in the form of group or individual therapy to persons with severe and persistent mental illness under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This position will function as a member of the treatment team and make recommendations to the supervising Occupational Therapist regarding re-evaluations of patients’ level of functioning. This position provides professional guidance for Occupational Therapy fieldwork students (interns).\r\nThis position supports the mission of the organization through active participation in clinical efforts to provide treatment in a recovery-oriented environment. The foundation of a recovery-oriented environment is respect and a commitment to safety in the least restrictive manner possible.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� Determined by the Maryland State\r\nBoard of Occupational Therapy Practice under the licensing requirements for\r\nLicensed Occupational Therapy Assistants.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Two years of experience as a Licensed Occupational\r\nTherapy Assistant.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNote: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces\r\nmilitary service�experience as a commissioned officer in Therapy\r\nAssistant�classifications or Therapy�Assistant�specialty codes\r\nin the Occupation Therapy field of work on a year-for-year basis for the\r\nrequired experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

\r\n1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a\r\ncurrent license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from the Maryland State\r\nBoard of Occupational Therapy Practice, Spring Grove Hospital Center, 55 Wade\r\nAvenue, Baltimore, MD 21228.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Employees in this classification may be required to\r\nsuccessfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain\r\ncurrent certification.�\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which\r\nrequire the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be\r\nrequired to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of\r\nMaryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n