Occupational Therapy Supervisor Position Available In [Unknown county], North Carolina

Occupational Therapy Supervisor State of North Carolina – Dept of Health and Human Services Wayne County, NC Description of Work This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. Cherry Hospital A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery Cherry Hospital’s Hope & Wellness Center (HWC) uses the “treatment mall” model of service delivery. The treatment mall is a centralized programming area away from each patient’s hospital residential unit where recovery-oriented treatment and rehabilitative services are made accessible to all of the facility’s adult patient population (geriatric, adult acute, independence transition) in an integrated program design. Ultimately, the vast majority of adult patients from throughout the hospital receive services at the Hope & Wellness Center. HWC programming offerings include, but are not limited to, psychotherapy and educational groups, skill building groups, individual counseling services, peer support services, work therapy, and special activities. All patients and staff re-locate to this centralized programming area as do all patient services such as meals, snacks, medication administration, nursing care, medical treatments, charting, and treatment team meetings. This position is responsible for overseeing Occupational Therapy Services for all patients at the hospital including the admission, independence transition, geriatric and adolescent units, including a significant portion of services in the Hope & Wellness Center program. This position designs and implements Occupational Therapy programs and interventions. This position is responsible for the administrative supervision of all Occupational Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants and for coordination of clinical supervision for the assistants. This position is responsible for the development and oversight of the following services provided by the occupational therapy department: group facilitation in the Hope & Wellness Center treatment mall program, referral based assessments and consultations, distribution and management of assistive technology and adaptive devices, policy and process development, specialized interventions such a life skills program, sensory-based modalities and customized adaptive equipment, and the Patient Work Program. This position provides a minimal amount of direct clinical services to patients in the hospital, with the majority of responsibilities focused on supervising and managing the Occupational Therapy (OT) department. This includes providing oversight, operational support, staff supervision, and ensuring the overall effectiveness and quality of departmental services. The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour’s drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern. Mission Statement To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with the greatest need and the least resources. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital. In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Considerable knowledge of disabilities treated such as physical, psychosocial or developmental disabilities. Ability to plan, organize, and initiate programs and to supervise and train staff employees and other supportive personnel. Ability to effectively manage intra and inter departmental functioning and to coordinate department activities. Physical Requirements (if applicable) Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to more objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of North Carolina and three years of experience as an occupational therapist. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account . You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-947-7478.

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For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

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Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.