SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, (NY HELPS), BUFFALO PSYCHIATRIC CENTER,

Company: New York State Civil Service
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

NY HELP YesAgency Mental Health, Office ofTitle Senior Occupational Therapist, (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P25388Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social ServicesSalary Grade 18Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Competitive ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Other (see below)Other Explanation Days with weekends.Hours Per Week 40WorkdayFrom 6 AMTo 6 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty ErieStreet Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center400 Forest AvenueCity BuffaloState NYZip Code 14213Minimum Qualifications Buffalo Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Senior 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 have:--- License and current registration as an Occupational Therapist in New York; and--- 1 year of post-licensure experience as an occupational therapistORCandidates 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 a Senior 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 activitiesNOTE: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and are required to become a Medicare Provider and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.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.Additional Comments: Candidates with OT license and who have less than one year of experience will be hired as an Occupation Therapist.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human ResourcesTelephoneFax 716-816-2554Email Address bpc-careers@omh.ny.govAddressStreet Buffalo Psychiatric Center400 Forest AvenueCity BuffaloState NYZip Code 14213Notes on Applying Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.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.

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