Occupational Therapy Assistant at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

29.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapy, Therapeutical Services, Patient Care, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Community Resources, Team Collaboration, Record Keeping, Goal Development, Adaptive Equipment, Orthotic Devices, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Patient Support, Behavioral Health

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state. What you’ll do at OhioMHAS: Assist in implementing and planning of standard occupational therapy treatments, techniques, and activities Administer standardized assessments Assist patients to increase skills necessary to cope with community and daily living Provide treatment to patients on one on one or in a group setting Participate in design, construction, of orthotic devices/adaptive equipment Provide community resources for peer support and recovery Refer patients to local county agencies Develop treatment goals and objectives Participate in treatment team meetings Maintain Patient logs and records of interventions Complete and compile written/verbal reports This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #29 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday, Every other weekend, 1st SHIFT. This position is located at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. Additional Salary / Appointment Information: 3%25 increase July 1, 2026. Longevity supplement after 5 years of service Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code. -Or limited permit pursuant to Section 4755.07, to persons who have satisfied requirements of Divisions (A) to (C) of Section 4755.06. Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services Required Educational Transcripts Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing and planning standard occupational therapy treatments and administer assessments. Provide treatment to patients in both one-on-one and group settings while maintaining patient logs and participating in treatment team meetings.