Occupational Therapist III

 

 

State of Hawaii

Department of Health

Adult Mental Health Division

Hawaii State Hospital

Kaneohe-Kualoa, Oahu

 

Occupational Therapist III

$6,951 - $7273 monthly (includes shortage differential), commensurate w/ training and experience

 

The Hawaii State Hospital is nestled next to the lush Koolau mountain range and has exciting employment opportunities in the Occupational Therapy Department.  Mental health experience strongly preferred. We are seeking motivated, creative Occupational Therapists certified with NBCOT and a valid Hawaii OT license. Applicants must enjoy working in a supportive, interdisciplinary team environment focused on adult inpatient psychiatric services for court ordered individuals within a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include assessments and group interventions which may include adjunct vocational rehabilitation in specialties such as aquaponics, gardening, food preparation, floral arranging, and animal assisted therapy.

 

This position performs the full range of professional occupational therapy services to individuals and groups as a fully independent journey worker. Plans and organizes activities so as to meet the needs of assigned patients/clients. May involve the provision of all occupational therapy services for a unit, center or facility; however, work performance is generally limited to planning, providing and evaluating direct patient evaluations and treatment services. A high degree of professional judgment is exercised in determining goals and selecting treatment techniques for each patient or client. Performs other related duties as assigned.